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ExxonMobil Joliet Refinery Shut by Power Outage Amid Tight Fuel Supplies — 4dExxonMobil's 264,000-bpd Joliet refinery shut Sunday after a 3:30 p.m. CT outage triggered its safety flare; De Haan says downtime will cost the plant millions.

Rachel Meyers Analysts are right that even a few days of lost output from 264,000 barrels a day adds real pressure on fuel markets.

Saudi pipeline shut for weeks after drone attack, oil prices surge — 4dSaudi Arabia shut its East-West pipeline after a drone attack; AP sources say repairs could take 3–5 weeks as Brent topped $109 and U.S. diesel hit a record above $6.23.

Chris Dalton Three weeks of repairs means we need to speed up domestic production and alternatives right now.

Volkswagen, Audi Recall 208,000 SUVs Over Steering Defect — 1dVolkswagen’s 2025 Tiguan recall centers on a body control module software fault that can reset while driving, potentially shutting off the ignition and disabling airbags; about 49,958 US units are affected. Separately, VW and Audi are recalling over 208,000 vehicles, including Atlas, Tiguan, and Q3 models, due to corroded steering-rack mounting bolts that can break and cause loss of steering, with a free bolt replacement offered as the remedy.

Marcus Bell These recalls show VW still struggles with basic quality on their SUVs, and owners shouldn't have to worry about losing steering or airbags.

Trump pins Saudi pipeline attack on Iran as oil routes narrow — 5dAfter drones shut a Saudi bypass line and a projectile hit a Hormuz vessel, President Trump said Iran was probably responsible, as Houthi gains and a Saudi plea for help pressed global energy supply.

Dana Whitfield Trump is right that Iran likely backs these strikes on Saudi oil lines, but direct proof is still needed before any retaliation.

Saudi Arabia Shuts East-West Pipeline After Drone Attacks Riyadh Blames on Iraq — Sep 11, 2026Saudi Arabia said its East-West pipeline was shut as a precaution after Thursday attacks that injured several people and prompted emergency measures, with authorities citing increasing Houthi aggression tied to Iran in the Yemen conflict. The broader security picture shows Houthis pressing toward Bab el-Mandeb, raising international concern over freedom of navigation as the Red Sea route for Saudi oil comes under pressure and the Houthis’ advances increasingly threaten critical sea lanes and pipeline infrastructure.

Rachel Meyers Tying these attacks back to Iran through the Houthis shows why the Yemen war needs a stronger diplomatic push.

Trump administration shuts down 110 trucking schools over language rules — Aug 31, 2026

Dana Whitfield Curious what specific violations California schools had - if it's paperwork issues versus actual training gaps, that matters a lot for judging this.

Crosby Reportedly Shuts Down Rams Trade Talks — 6dThe Rams pursued Maxx Crosby after a Ravens trade fell through due to a knee issue, but Crosby insisted he wanted to stay with the Raiders, leading to no deal before Los Angeles pivoted to its blockbuster acquisition of Myles Garrett. The move underscores the Rams’ willingness to marry premium draft capital with elite pass rushers, while teams like the Eagles, Cowboys, and 49ers monitored Crosby as a potential buy-low option.