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Petroleum prices reacted to economic and geopolitical uncertainty in the second quarter

Published: 6 August 2025
Categories: US Energy Information Administration

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In-brief analysis

August 6, 2025

Data source: CME Group, Bloomberg L.P.
Note: Refinery margin is calculated as the 3-2-1 crack spread on the U.S. Atlantic Coast, which represents the price of two barrels of gasoline and one barrel of distillate fuel oil minus three barrels of Brent crude oil. 2Q25=second quarter of 2025

Energy prices—along with other globally traded commodities, equities, and currencies—were more volatile in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25) amid significant uncertainty from concerns over economic growth as well as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The geopolitical uncertainty has affected crude oil prices and refinery margins, and shifting government policies have affected biofuel compliance credit prices.

Crude oil prices
After adjusting for inflation, the Brent crude oil price decreased from nearly $75 per barrel (b) at the beginning of April to $64/b in

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NIST to Provide Updates on Construction Safety Team Investigations in September Advisory Committee Meeting

Published: 6 August 2025
Categories: NIST Buildings & Construction

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The public meetings will include updates on NIST’s investigations into the impacts of 2017’s Hurricane Maria on Puerto Rico and the 2021 partial collapse of the Champlain Towers South building in Surfside, Florida.

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Assistant Professor Positions

Published: 6 August 2025
Categories: Eng Jobs Academic Keys

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The SDU Center for Energy Informatics invites applications for Assistant Professor positions from highly qualified and motivated individuals.

The center is a leading research hub focused on developing innovative digital solutions to support the green transition of the energy sector. Our mission is to advance the field of energy informatics through the design and application of state-of-the-art digital technologies and methodologies.

As an Assistant Professor, you will have the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research projects, contribute to the advancement of knowledge in energy informatics, collaborate with leading researchers and industry stakeholders, and become part of a vibrant and supportive academic community.

Candidates should hold a PhD in energy informatics or related fields such as software engineering, computer science, or data science, with demonstrated experience in energy-related projects. We seek individuals with strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work

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