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Americas oil boom challenges Middle East dominance as global energy markets shift

May 21, 2026 by Maria Santiago Leave a Comment

One of the more surprising consequences of the Iran war has been the resilience of global oil supplies, despite disruption around the Strait of Hormuz – the world’s most important oil shipping chokepoint.

While many analysts initially feared far more severe shortages and price spikes, growing oil production across North and South America has helped stabilize global markets and highlighted a broader shift taking place within the energy industry.

According to analysis published by The Conversation, countries including the United States, Brazil, Canada, Guyana and Argentina are rapidly increasing production and exports, helping offset supply disruptions from the Middle East. [Read more…] about Americas oil boom challenges Middle East dominance as global energy markets shift

Filed Under: Economy, Features, International Tagged With: American energy, Brazil oil industry, crude oil prices, energy crisis, energy markets, energy security, fossil fuels, geopolitics, global energy industry, global oil market, global trade, Gulf oil producers, Guyana oil boom, international news, Iran war, Middle East oil, oil exports, oil industry news, oil production, OPEC, Petrobras, Saudi Arabia, shale oil, SouthCountyMail, Strait of Hormuz, US oil production, Venezuela oil, world economy

Even major oil producers are preparing for a post-oil future

May 11, 2026 by Maria Santiago Leave a Comment

The decision by the United Arab Emirates to leave OPEC after nearly six decades may signal more than a disagreement over production quotas.

According to a new analysis published by The Conversation, the move reflects growing concern among some major oil-producing countries that the long-term future of global oil demand may be weaker than previously expected.

The UAE officially announced its departure from OPEC after 59 years amid rising geopolitical tensions, disagreements over production strategy and accelerating changes in the global energy market. [Read more…] about Even major oil producers are preparing for a post-oil future

Filed Under: Economy, Features, International Tagged With: China economy, Donald Trump, electric vehicles, energy transition, fossil fuels, geopolitics, global energy, global trade, net zero, oil demand, oil industry, OPEC, Saudi Arabia, UAE, world economy

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