WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The American Petroleum Institute issued the following statement on July 8, 2026:

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How Missing Infrastructure Affects Three Energy Markets

When Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, gasoline prices in California rocketed higher. In West Texas, spot prices for natural gas have been negative for months. And in Boston, winter heating bills have been higher than in nearby states, despite its proximity to natural gas producing regions.