U.S. Seeks to Strengthen Energy Influence Amid Middle East Disruptions

The U.S. is positioning itself as a key beneficiary of energy market disruptions in the Middle East caused by the U.S./Israel-Iran conflict, while also seeking to expand its influence in South America. Middle East oil and gas production is expected to take months to years to recover, leading to increased volatility in global energy markets.

By Simon Watkins Wed, April 29, 2026 at 2:00 AM GMT+3 8 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

U.S. Seeks to Strengthen Energy Influence Amid Middle East Disruptions

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Topics: Energy market volatility LNG Middle East conflict Oil supply disruption OPEC U.S. energy strategy Venezuela

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