Strategic Petroleum Reserve

September 21, 2023 | Dr. Brenda Shaffer |

Insecurity in the Black Sea Puts Upward Pressure on the Global Oil Market

The global oil price is edging toward $100 a barrel. If oil remains high, it will be difficult to bring inflation down. Most blame the Saudi Arabian and Russian oil cuts for the price increase and ignore...

November 15, 2021 | Dr. Brenda Shaffer |

It’s Time to Be Honest About Fossil Fuels’ Role in Energy Transition

As soaring fuel inflation turns into a political risk, Biden needs a smarter energy policy fast.

April 7, 2020 | Dr. Brenda Shaffer |

Energy Markets After Covid-19

The global oil market entered the COVID-19 crisis with extreme supply excess, created by record U.S. and Russian production alongside an intentional production increase by Saudi Arabia. This week, on April...

May 19, 2010 | Mark Dubowitz Forbes |

Ignore Turkey and Brazil: Iran Sanctions Are A Go

Just as the momentum behind U.S. energy sanctions against Iran shifted into high gear, Turkey and Brazil this week tried to downshift with a much ballyhooed nuclear-fuel swap deal. Could Iran&#03...

April 12, 2010 |

FDD Applauds Congressional Action Targeting Iran’s Need to Import Gasoline

FDD Applauds Congressional Action Targeting Iran's Need to Import Gasoline Washington, D.C. (October 1, 2009) - The Foundation for Defense of Democracies applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for approving a measure to bar companies that sell or

July 30, 2009 |

Senate Votes to Penalize Companies Selling Gasoline to Iran

Would deny federal contracts to fill Strategic Petroleum Reserve Washington, D.C. (July 30, 2009) -- The Foundation for Defense o...

May 20, 2009 | |

Iran Missile Test Shows Need for Gasoline Sanctions

Perhaps Last Peaceful Path to End Nuclear Weapons Program Washington, DC (May 20,  2009)—The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) said that Iran’s successful test...

April 23, 2009 |

House Introduces Legislation to Limit Iran’s Gasoline Imports

Would Provide Leverage in Negotiations over Iran's Nuclear Weapons Program Washington, D.C. (April 23, 2009) -- The Foundation for Defense...

April 16, 2009 | Mark Dubowitz |

Hit Iran Where it Hurts

Co-authored by Joshua Goodman Barack Obama's recent call for a "world without nuclear weapons" represents a daunting challenge in an era of increased nuclear proliferation....

March 12, 2009 |

FDD Senior Fellow Orde Kittrie Testifies on Divestment from Iran’s Energy Sector

Washington, D.C. (March 12, 2009) - Orde Kittrie, a professor of law at Arizona State University and a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, testified today...

March 2, 2009 | |

FDD Praises Congressional Scrutiny of Iran’s Top Supplier of Gasoline

Washington, D.C. (March 2, 2009) - The Foundation for Defense of Democracies today praised Members of Congress who requested that Secretary of Energy Steven Chu reconsider a U.S....