Oil Market Calm Shattered by Fresh Hostilities Between US and Iran

By: Rebecca F. Elliott and Lisa Friedman

8 July 2026 at 19:45

Oil prices are likely to remain volatile as long as the United States and Iran are unable to resolve the status of the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil Prices Return to Prewar Levels After Four Months

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Gregory Schmidt · Rebecca F. Elliott and Lisa Friedman

26 June 2026 at 22:23

The cost of crude has become a real-time barometer of the Iran war’s toll on the global economy.

In Europe, Tesla Sales Are Rising Despite Views on Elon Musk

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Jack Ewing

26 June 2026 at 19:05

Price cuts and low-interest-rate loans are luring buyers, including people offended by the company’s chief executive.

A Tesla Supercharger station in Germany. Tesla’s sales have rebounded sharply in Europe alongside sales of all electric cars.

Your Home Could Help Solve AI’s Growing Power Demand

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Ivan Penn

24 June 2026 at 10:02

Tesla, Sunrun and Renew Home plan to tap solar panels, batteries, thermostats and other devices installed in millions of homes to meet the energy demands of artificial intelligence.

Installation of a Sunrun solar panel on a roof in California. Sunrun is working with Tesla and Renew Home to use home energy devices to help data centers get online faster.

Your Home Could Help Solve AI’s Growing Power Demand

NYT - Technology

By: Ivan Penn

24 June 2026 at 10:02

Tesla, Sunrun and Renew Home plan to tap solar panels, batteries, thermostats and other devices installed in millions of homes to meet the energy demands of artificial intelligence.

Energy Dept. Promises $17.5 Billion in Loans for Nuclear Power

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Brad Plumer

23 June 2026 at 16:19

The federal government wants to help utilities buy large components for up to 10 large nuclear reactors. It’s unclear which, if any, companies might participate.

The Vogtle nuclear power plant in Georgia is the only one with AP1000 reactors in the U.S. They generate enough electricity to power 1 million homes, but they took 15 years to build and cost $35 billion, double the initial estimates.

Energy Dept. Promises $17.5 Billion in Loans for Nuclear Power

NYT - Science

By: Brad Plumer

23 June 2026 at 16:19

The federal government wants to help utilities buy large components for up to 10 large nuclear reactors. It’s unclear which, if any, companies might participate.

U.S. Oil Is Skipping the Chance to Grab Market Share From the Gulf

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Rebecca F. Elliott

22 June 2026 at 15:14

U.S. oil production is expected to grow only modestly next year as companies hesitate to spend more in an uncertain market.

Smaller U.S. oil producers are starting to drill more wells, but big companies like Exxon Mobil and Chevron have said they are not changing their plans as a result of the war with Iran.

A Humble 3-Wheel Electric Vehicle Lands Toyota in Federal Court

NYT - Technology

By: Jack Ewing

20 June 2026 at 10:00

A lawsuit filed in California claims the automaker’s philanthropic arm stole technology intended to help poor farmers, but it is not clear to what end.

Average U.S. Gas Price Falls Below $4 After U.S.-Iran Agreement

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Kailyn Rhone

18 June 2026 at 10:12

Drivers are enjoying some relief at the pump after the United States and Iran signed an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Gasoline prices rose sharply after the start of U.S.-led war with Iran.

Gas Prices May Remain High Despite US-Iran Deal

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Emmett Lindner

16 June 2026 at 12:07

The preliminary agreement may not have an immediate effect on prices at the pump. Damaged infrastructure and risky transport could keep costs up.

Gas prices have soared since the start of the war with Iran.

Deal to Reopen Hormuz Kicks Off Long Effort to Ease Energy Crisis

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Rebecca F. Elliott

15 June 2026 at 16:52

The pace of the recovery will depend on how confident companies are that the deal between the United States and Iran will hold and be extended.

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz this month.

The World Is Draining Oil Reserves, Raising Pressure for a Peace Deal

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Rebecca F. Elliott and Lazaro Gamio

12 June 2026 at 19:28

The amount of oil and fuel stored by businesses and governments has fallen sharply since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.

Democrats Once Vowed to Stop Oil and Gas. Now They’re Not So Sure.

NYT - Science

By: Lisa Friedman and Brad Plumer

11 June 2026 at 18:49

As the midterm elections approach, many leading Democrats are rethinking their approach to climate change.

Democrats Once Vowed to Stop Oil and Gas. Now They’re Not So Sure.

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Lisa Friedman and Brad Plumer

11 June 2026 at 18:49

As the midterm elections approach, many leading Democrats are rethinking their approach to climate change.

A talk on rising energy costs on Capitol Hill hosted by Democrats, from left, Sen. Martin Heinrich of New Mexico, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island, in March.

The Iran War is Forcing Energy-Importing Countries to Turn Inward

NYT - Technology

By: Rebecca F. Elliott

8 June 2026 at 14:26

The Iran war is pushing countries to prioritize domestic energy in order to protect themselves from volatile oil and natural gas markets.

The Do’s and Don’ts of Buying Used Tech Gadgets

NYT - Technology

By: Brian X. Chen

4 June 2026 at 10:03

With a shortage of some components driving up costs of consumer electronics, refurbished devices are an attractive alternative to buying new.

Oil Prices Jump as Middle East Tensions Build

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Rebecca F. Elliott and Joe Rennison

1 June 2026 at 20:37

Some analysts said the main international oil price, which was up 6 percent on Monday, could climb much higher in the coming weeks if the Strait of Hormuz doesn’t reopen.