Wholesale Prices
A tracked markets dataset for our energy coverage: what it measures, where the figures come from and when they were last checked.
Democrats Win Congress to Challenge Trump Energy Policies
Democrats secured control of both houses of Congress in the 2024 midterms, a victory fueled by voter anger over high energy prices and corporate...
War Disrupts Global Energy Supply, Sending Prices Soaring
Conflict-driven supply disruptions have caused global energy prices to surge, costing U.S. consumers over $150 billion extra for fuel while oil...
Solar and Storage Undercut Gas Peakers Globally by 2026
Four-hour battery storage is now cheaper than new gas peaking plants in all modeled global markets, with U.S. costs 65-75% lower.
U.S. Grid Congestion Costs Hit Record $17 Billion in 2025
A new report finds U.S. grid congestion costs soared to a record $17 billion last year, driven by transmission shortfalls, extreme weather, and high...
New England Gas Prices Trade at Deep Discount to U.S. Benchmark
Natural gas prices at the Algonquin Citygate hub in New England have been trading at a significant discount to the Henry Hub benchmark, driven by...
High crack spreads drive U.S. gasoline prices higher
High crack spreads and crude oil prices are contributing to higher gasoline prices at the pump.
Alabama Power Markets Surveillance Cameras
Alabama Power has partnered with over 80 municipalities to install and maintain Flock Safety surveillance cameras on its utility poles.
California Advances Bills to Regulate Data Centers' Impact on Energy Prices
Two bills aimed at regulating the impact of data centers on energy prices in California have advanced in the state legislature, despite opposition...