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Hormuz closure and related production outages are key drivers in EIA's latest forecast

April 7, 2026

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March 25, 2026

EIA releases latest Short-Term Energy Outlook amid Middle East conflict

March 10, 2026

EIA raises natural gas price forecast following increased heating demand amid severe winter weather

February 10, 2026

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EIA’s Role in Supporting the Nation’s Energy Dialogue pdf

Subject:	EIA’s Role in Supporting the Nation’s Energy Dialogue
Presented by:	Angelina LaRose
Presented to:	United States Association for Energy Economics (USAEE) Virtual—March 4, 2026

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April 7, 2026 Today in Energy ›

Crude oil and petroleum product prices increased sharply in the first quarter of 2026 ›

Crude oil and petroleum product prices increased significantly in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q26), particularly following military action in the Middle East on February 28 and the subsequent de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz. In this quarterly update, we review petroleum markets price developments in 1Q26, covering crude oil prices, petroleum product prices, and refinery inputs. More ›

daily Brent and WTI crude oil futures prices, delivery dates aligned

Data source: CME Group, Bloomberg L.P.