US Fuel Prices Watch: GasBuddy spotlights bargain pockets as regular hits $3.89 in Big Stone County, SD, while diesel bottoms at $5.39 in Yankton County, SD and $5.97 in Cooper County, MO—showing how uneven supply and refinery conditions still drive local swings. Diesel Export Ban Debate: Europe is warning that a proposed 90-day US diesel export pause could tighten global supply and lift prices, with Politico noting the US supplies over half of Europe’s diesel imports. Cybersecurity for Energy: Texas RRC Commissioner Wayne Christian urged oil and gas firms to harden defenses after federal warnings and Coast Guard/FBI actions tied to cyber compromises on Texas-bound energy tankers. Gulf Shipping Risk to Prices: A Permutable analysis says disruption around the Strait of Hormuz has surged European diesel prices and could feed into inflation and borrowing costs. US-Argentina Energy Push: The US Ex-Im Bank will make up to $7B in loans to support Argentina’s oil, gas, mining, and infrastructure using American equipment and services. Ukraine Energy Cooperation: Ukraine’s PM discussed steps to boost air defense and expand US LNG purchases ahead of the heating season. Markets & Macro: Oil and bond yields remain tightly linked as investors weigh Middle East risk and higher rates.