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Last update: 7 hours agoCuba Oil-Blockade Clash: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied any oil blockade on Cuba, but the reporting says Cuba’s tourism has collapsed and airlines from Canada, Spain and Russia have pulled out—fuel shortages and job losses are blamed on U.S. pressure. Middle East Oil Shock: Markets stayed jittery after Iran-U.S. ceasefire talks failed to land, keeping crude and bond yields supported; with the Strait of Hormuz still a flashpoint, energy prices remain the main global lever. Gas-Pump Pressure in North America: In the U.S., Trump’s push to suspend the federal gas tax is gaining legislative legs as AAA pegs national gasoline at about $4.52/gal. Canadian Energy Lens: A new Angus Reid poll finds more Canadians now prioritize economic growth over environmental protection in energy policy. Infrastructure & Industry Watch: A wildfire near Whitecourt, Alta. triggered evacuations, while HF Sinclair’s refinery fire in Tulsa raised supply concerns for gasoline, diesel and jet fuel. Canada-U.S. Tourism Spillover: A University of Toronto study links frayed relations and tariff talk to sharp drops in Canadian visits to U.S. cities.
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