Analysis & Commentary
The Political Prospects of an Open Fuel Standard in Obama’s Second Term
At the beginning of President Obama’s first term, there was reason to believe that an Open Fuel Standard (OFS) could pass within four years. It did not, and now the OFS faces a different political climate...
Iran October Gasoline Imports Up 21%
“Whether or not it continues to rely on foreign imports will depend on how successfully Iran can sustain the lower subsidies in the face of hyper-inflation, in part caused by the rapid increase in prices for gasoline and other commodities
Energy Now
What is being done now to prevent future outages and protect the grid against terror attacks?
Borrowing From the Communists to Pay the Jihadis
The debt crisis, chronic high unemployment, the tumbling stock market, the credit downgrade -- these are, fairly obviously, symptoms of an economy in distress. We might disagree about the best policy responses.
US Looks at Intensifying Sanctions Against Syria
Over a quarter of the Syrian regime’s revenue comes from the sale of oil, according to the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
Syria’s Energy Sector
With the death toll mounting, pro-democracy protests growing, and the regime of Bashar al-Assad responding with ever-increasing brutality, the United States and its allies are urgently seeking new ways to sanction and pressure the Syrian regime.
It’s Time to Open the Fuel Market to Methanol
Here's a fact that is worthy of lawmakers' attention: Methanol is currently selling internationally, without any subsidy, for $1 per gallon.
FDD Senior Fellow Orde Kittrie Testifies On Gasoline Sanctions Against Iran
Orde Kittrie, Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, testified today before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Iran’s economic vulnerabilities and the effectiveness of using gasoline sanctions as leverage to halt the Iranian regime’s nuclear weapons program....
House Appropriations Committee Amendment Prohibits Funds to Iran’s Gasoline Suppliers
The Foundation for Defense of Democracies welcomed a House Appropriations Committee amendment that would prohibit certain U.S. financial support for companies that supply refined petroleum, including gasoline, to Iran.
Iran Missile Test Shows Need for Gasoline Sanctions
The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) said that Iran’s successful test of a medium range missile showed the need for tough sanctions and other steps to stop Iran from importing the gasoline that it needs to fuel its economy and military.
Iran Missile Test Test Shows Need for Gasoline Sanctions
The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) said that Iran’s successful test of a medium range missile showed the need for tough sanctions and other steps to stop Iran from importing the gasoline that it needs to fuel its economy and military.
New Senate Legislation Would Empower President Obama to Sanction Gasoline Sales to Iran
The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) praised the bipartisan Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act of 2009, which would provide for sanctions on any person or entity that provides refined petroleum to Iran or helps Iran to import refined petroleum or develop its refinery capacity.
...India’s Largest Company Cuts Off Gasoline Sales to Iran
The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) applauds Reliance Industries Limited’s (RIL) decision, reported today, to cease gasoline sales to Iran. Reliance’s decision follows the receipt of a letter to the Export-Import Bank from members of the U.S. Congress expressing concerns about...
Bestselling Author Pulls No Punches in New Plan to Solve America’s Energy Crisis
In his latest book, The Plan: How to Save America When the Oil Stops-or the Day Before (Dialog Press), he lays out the precise circumstances that could cause a protracted oil interruption and what to do about it.
From Energy Crisis To Energy Security
American dependence on oil sends hundreds of billions of dollars overseas every year, forces the U.S. to put its troops in harm's way, and undermines American diplomatic efforts. As the United States experiences rapidly increasing oil and commodities prices, coupled with sluggish economic...
La edad de la desinformación
La gente en la OPEP, la Organización de Países Exportadores de Petróleo, debe pensar que somos bastante tontos. El otro día, Chakib Khelil, el actual presidente de la OPEP, afirmaba que “la injerencia del bioetanol en el mercado” es responsable de los recientes aumentos del 40% en el...
The Disinformation Age: OPEC lies, the SUV dies
The folks over at OPEC, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, must think we’re pretty stupid. The other day, Chakib Khelil, the current OPEC president, asserted that "the intrusion of bioethanol on the market" is responsible for 40% of recent increases in the price of oil....
Understanding the New National Intelligence Estimate
Released yesterday, the unclassified version of the National Intelligence Estimate, entitled “Iran: Nuclear Intentions and Capabilities,” offers a stark contrast to a May 2005 assessment and raises some critical questions about our perceptions of Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
