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Washington ExaminerApr 15, 2026National News

Daily on Energy: Iran and oil updates, Maine bans data centers, and a look at the TotalEnergies deal

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the U.S. will not renew licenses for Russian and Iranian oil purchases.

Daily on Energy: Iran and oil updates, Maine bans data centers, and a look at the TotalEnergies deal
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The Trump administration has fully implemented a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, causing domestic energy price concerns and legal disputes over taxpayer-funded wind farm cancellations.

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