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US Threatens Higher Tariffs as South Korea Resists Multibillion Energy Investment

US Threatens Higher Tariffs as South Korea Resists Multibillion Energy Investment

Washington, Monday, 5 October 2026.
President Trump threatened to double tariffs on South Korea after Seoul disputed a premature White House announcement claiming a $54 billion commitment to an unproven Alaska natural gas project.

Federal Policy Reversals Projected to Boost Long-Term Household Energy Costs

Federal Policy Reversals Projected to Boost Long-Term Household Energy Costs

Washington, Friday, 2 October 2026.
A new analysis reveals federal policy shifts prioritizing fossil fuels will raise average U.S. household energy expenses by $6,500 through 2040, with red states facing even higher increases.

Energy Regulators Halt Emergency Power Auction Over Unfair Consumer Costs

Energy Regulators Halt Emergency Power Auction Over Unfair Consumer Costs

Washington, Thursday, 1 October 2026.
Federal regulators halted PJM Interconnection’s emergency power auction until February 2027, preventing billions in unfair potential costs to households from rapid data center expansion.

US Renewable Power Capacity Growth Outpaces Fossil Fuels 34-Fold

US Renewable Power Capacity Growth Outpaces Fossil Fuels 34-Fold

Washington, Tuesday, 29 September 2026.
Market forces are driving American energy expansion, with renewables adding 88.7 gigawatts of capacity over 18 months—34 times more than fossil fuels and nuclear combined.

White House Considers Using Off-Road Fuel Stocks to Lower High Commercial Trucking Costs

White House Considers Using Off-Road Fuel Stocks to Lower High Commercial Trucking Costs

Washington, Tuesday, 29 September 2026.
To combat soaring diesel prices near $6.50 per gallon, officials are evaluating the temporary release of tax-exempt off-road fuel for highway commercial fleets to mitigate supply shortages.