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DAILY ENERGY NEWS  | 12/22/2025
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The lesson, Volkswagen, is to make vehicles that people want to buy...


Car Scoops (12/19/25) article: "The Volkswagen ID. Buzz, long looked at as the potential savior of the brand’s soul, is taking a nap for 2026. That’s the official word from the automaker after some dealers allegedly leaked it to customers. Now, the real question is whether it’ll actually make a comeback, and if it does, whether it’ll still be the same van deep down. A Volkswagen spokesperson confirmed the situation to Carscoops, stating, 'Following a careful assessment of current EV market conditions, we have made the strategic decision not to move forward with MY26 ID. Buzz production for the U.S. market.' It’s no secret that EVs have taken a hit across the board this year, regardless of price or segment. Regulations, tax credits, tariffs, and more have all played a role there. Stack on top of all that the pricing VW slapped on the ID. Buzz after it teased the van for twenty years, and it’s not hard to see why Volkswagen might make this choice."

"Because early development lays the foundation for lifelong learning, physical and mental health, and overall well-being, these findings should alert researchers, policymakers and practitioners to the urgent need to protect children’s development in a warming world." 

 

– Professor Jorge Cuartas, New York University

The Streets of San Francisco...


Fox News (12/21/25) reports: "A massive power outage plunged large swaths of San Francisco into darkness Saturday, knocking out electricity to about 130,000 homes and businesses and leaving self-driving cars stalled in city streets. Autonomous vehicles stalled in the middle of streets, reportedly unable to detect down traffic lights, triggering traffic jams across affected areas. The San Francisco Department of Emergency Management said on X there were 'significant transit disruptions' happening citywide and urged residents to avoid nonessential travel and treat down traffic signals as four-way stops. PG&E said that crews would continue working through the night to restore power to customers."

Mama, mama, look at Uncle Joe, doing the hand jive with sister Flo.


Oil Price (12/17/25) article: "U.S. gasoline prices are set to fall to the lowest level since 2020, thanks to increasing supplies, despite some ongoing refinery maintenance, GasBuddy has predicted. GasBuddy has predicted that U.S. motorists will pay an average of $2.79 per gallon on Christmas Day, down from $2.95 per gallon a year ago. That will mark the cheapest gas since prices averaged $2.26 per gallon in the Christmas of 2020. The national average price of gasoline has continued on a downward trend after dropping below $3 a gallon two weeks ago, sinking to their lowest level since 2021. The average U.S. gas price is now $2.905 per gallon, down from $3.030 a year ago."

Counting your blessings.


RealClear Energy (12/19/25) opinion: "The Christmas season is upon us, a time of year when many of us reflect on the year that is drawing to a close and on the good times, the sad times, and the challenges ahead. It’s also a time of year when we count our blessings and express gratitude for any good things that have come our way. Under the Biden administration, inflation averaged nearly 5%, 'hitting 9.1% during the worst inflation crisis in decades,' the White House recently pointed out. In the new Trump administration, inflation has dropped to an average of 2.7%, and 'Americans have seen the first overall price decline since 2020.' While energy costs remain relatively low compared to other rising costs, the Trump administration is working to tame electricity prices which began climbing in 2022 under the Biden administration."

Energy Markets

 
WTI Crude Oil: ↑ $57.89
Natural Gas: ↓ $3.86
Gasoline: ↓ $2.85
Diesel: ↓ $3.58
Heating Oil: ↑ $214.71
Brent Crude Oil: ↑ $61.88
US Rig Count: ↑ 575

 
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