David Blackmon is an energy-related public policy analyst/consultant based in Mansfield, TX. David enjoyed a 40-year career in the oil and gas industry, the last 23 years of which were spent in the public policy arena, managing regulatory and legislative issues for various
$100 Oil Is Back, Raising The Specter Of $5 Gasoline Prices To Come
This week's attack by Houthi rebels on Red Sea tanker traffic means gasoline prices are going higher again, possibly for longer than anyone expects.
How A Whale’s ESA Listing Became An Energy Battleground
A questionable 2021 decision to list the Rice's Whale under the ESA is under reconsideration amid the Trump administration's larger reforms process.
High Blue State Gasoline Prices: New Study Details The Causes
A new study published by the Institute for Energy Research reveals that state policy choices create a blue state/red state divide on gasoline prices.
How Louisiana Became A Key Battleground For Anti-Energy Activism
A new report from the Pelican Institute details more than $100 million being pour into the state to fund anti-energy activism.
Shell LNG Outlook 2026: The Hormuz Shock And The Coming Supply Crunch
A new study from Shell shows an LNG industry that is resilient but facing a potential supply gap in the coming years.