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How to Interpret Wartime Oil Prices

Most oil market observers look to frequently quoted futures markets to represent the price of oil.  But in the current supply disruption caused by the Iran war, the less publicized physical oil market is the best barometer of scarcity.

Critical Questions by Adi Imsirovic and Clayton Seigle — April 24, 2026

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Clayton Seigle

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Jane Nakano

Senior Fellow, Energy Security and Climate Change Program
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Will Todman

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Yasir Atalan

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Wartime Energy Economics | Energy Shots

This biweekly video series, hosted by Joseph Majkut and Kevin Book, delivers clear insights, visuals, and straight talk on the latest energy trends.

Event — April 24, 2026

How to Interpret Wartime Oil Prices

Most oil market observers look to frequently quoted futures markets to represent the price of oil.  But in the current supply disruption caused by the Iran war, the less publicized physical oil market is the best barometer of scarcity.

Critical Questions by Adi Imsirovic and Clayton Seigle — April 24, 2026

Shocks and Aftershocks | Energy Shots

This biweekly video series, hosted by Joseph Majkut and Kevin Book, delivers clear insights, visuals, and straight talk on the latest energy trends.

Event — April 10, 2026

What’s Next for Oil Markets After the Ceasefire Agreement?

The ceasefire announcement leaves more questions than answers for Gulf oil and gas exports. Iran is still in control of whether and when ships can pass—and how much that might cost under a new tolling requirement.

Critical Questions by Clayton Seigle — April 8, 2026

The Alluring Potential of an Integrated Venezuelan Gas Industry

Venezuela’s vast gas reserves have long been stranded. Political change in Caracas could revive partnership with Trinidad, unlocking LNG for Europe, strengthening Western Hemisphere integration, and adding an Atlantic Basin supply option amid diversification efforts.

Commentary by Leslie Palti-Guzman — April 7, 2026

Iran Conflict Heightens Cyber Threats to U.S. Energy Infrastructure

As the Iran conflict intensifies, U.S. energy infrastructure faces escalating cyber threats from nation-state actors. Scale, age, and regulatory fragmentation leave the sector uniquely exposed. A successful attack would cascade across the entire U.S. economy.

Commentary by Leslie Abrahams and Lauryn Williams — April 2, 2026

Russian Roulette

How the Iran War and the Price of Oil Impact the Kremlin's Calculus

Max and Maria are joined by Hanna Notte and Janis Kluge for a deep dive on how the Iran war and turmoil in global energy markets continue to impact Russian foreign policy.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann, Maria Snegovaya, Hanna Notte, and Janis Kluge — April 2, 2026

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