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Oil Refiners Pay Huge Premiums to Replace Middle East Crude

The prices demonstrate yet another pinch point in the global energy industry system caused by the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

March 20, 2026
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TMC Welcomes Mark Kennedy as Its 67th General Chairman

The final night of the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting marked the introduction of its 67th general chairman and treasurer, Mark Kennedy.

March 20, 2026
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Motive Faces $30M Arbitration Loss but Wins ITC Patent Case

Motive Technologies has been ordered to pay rival Samsara more than $30 million over false advertising claims but was cleared in a patent infringement case.

March 19, 2026
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Bezos Seeks $100 Billion for AI-Focused Manufacturing Fund

Jeff Bezos in recent months has met with large asset managers to raise money for the project, including during trips to the Middle East and Singapore.

March 19, 2026
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USPS Chief Steiner Warns Cash Will Run Out Within Year

“How long are employees going to work and vendors going to show up if we're not paying them?" Postmaster General David Steiner said in an interview.

March 19, 2026
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IEA Details Contributions for Coordinated Stockpile Draw

The IEA said the release will largely consist of crude oil, though contributions from Europe will primarily take the form of refined petroleum product.

March 19, 2026
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White House Rules Out Export Curbs as Fuel Prices Rise

November’s midterms will hinge in part on Americans’ attitudes toward the cost of living, and polls show the president is getting poor economic marks.

March 19, 2026
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Mark Kennedy Rises From Technician to TMC Chairman

Mark Kennedy says his journey from trailer technician to TMC chairman is a testament to curiosity and a willingness to step outside his comfort zone.

March 19, 2026
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Clarios Introduces Battery-as-a-Service Program at TMC

Battery manufacturer Clarios has introduced a battery-as-a-service program to optimize battery replacement and reduce costs for fleet operators.

March 19, 2026
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Iran Intensifies Attacks on Gulf Energy Sites

The strikes sent fuel prices soaring and risked drawing Iran’s Arab neighbors directly into the conflict.

March 19, 2026

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