GasBuddy has warned that U.S. gasoline prices could reach a record level for this time of year despite a recent decline in crude oil prices, as geopolitical tensions.
The company is continuing to reshape its business by reducing its focus on renewable energy and strengthening its oil and gas operations.
Oil prices fell after U.S. President paused a planned attack on Iran, easing tensions and raising hopes for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
China, the world's largest consumer of coal, generated less than half of its electricity from the fossil fuel during the first six months of the year through June, marking a historic milestone in its energy transition.
Shell has reported quarterly profits of $9.8 billion, more than double last year's figure, driven by higher oil and gas prices amid tensions in the Middle East. The company also announced a $3 billion share buyback, while environmental groups criticised its soaring profits and continued public support for carbon capture projects.
President Donald Trump revealed on Monday that sales of Venezuela’s oil by his administration have generated more than $13 billion since the capture of former President Nicolás Maduro on January 3, claiming that the revenue has effectively “paid for that war many times over”.