Venezuela's oil may be abundant but its a fool's errand to harvest its thick tar like crude and Trump's big plans for it will result bankruptcy for those foolish to invest in it.

 

The U.S. Wants to Pump More Venezuelan Oil. Here’s What to Know.

The Trump administration’s deal with a private oil company to increase oil production in the South American country could take many years to come to fruition.

By Aruni Soni and Lazaro Gamio

Sept. 1, 2026

If Canada has so much surplus hydroelectric power how come data centers aren't flocking to position themselves nearby?

 

Wondering How Nuts Trump’s Tariffs Are? Consider Aluminum.

By Bill Saporito

Mr. Saporito is an New York Times editor in Opinion

All we need now is a diesel fuel shortage created by a hurricane knocking out some Texas refineries

 

US Diesel Hits Highest Since April as Wars Strain Supply

By Will Kubzansky and Jake Lloyd-Smith

September 2, 2026 at 5:03 AM EDT

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September 2, 2026 at 7:29 AM EDT