oil – The Argonaut

OPINION: U.S. blockade of Iranian ports is a dangerous gamble that risks global stability

Military pressure in the Strait of Hormuz may backfire, raising economic costs, straining alliances and increasing the likelihood of wider conflict

AJ Pearman04.15.2026

The United States’ decision to blockade Iranian ports in April 2026 represents a dramatic escalation in an already volatile conflict. While framed as a strategy to restore stability and force diplomatic concessions, […]

OPINION: America can’t ignore Ireland’s oil crisis

Fuel shortage and rising prices abroad reveal how vulnerable the U.S. economy remains to global oil shocks and supply disruptions

AJ Pearman04.15.2026

Ireland is not literally “running out of oil” — but what is happening there may be just as alarming. In recent weeks, the country has faced widespread fuel shortages, soaring prices and […]

OPINION: Oil is too unpredictable right now

Small communities, like Moscow, are vulnerable to the oil prices surge

Andrea Roberts03.11.2026

For many students, the current conflict in the Middle East can feel distant. But the recent surge in gas prices shows that the conflict impacts everyone at the local level. According to an article […]

Quality check — Local tap house brings gourmet cooking classes to the community

Destiny Alvarez03.27.2017

From the wall of over 40 different olive oils and vinegars to select herbs and spices, Ampersand Oil and Vinegar Tap House has the ingredients needed to make a […]