Middle East Oil Shock: Saudi airstrikes in Yemen intensified as Houthis retaliated and seized more territory along the Red Sea coast, raising fresh risks to Saudi oil exports and pushing crude higher. Fed & Fuel Prices: The Fed raised rates for the first time since 2023, adding volatility to markets while oil slid in early trading (Brent about $104.59), keeping pressure on energy costs. Russia Sanctions Push: The U.S. House passed a Lindsey Graham sanctions bill targeting Russia’s energy economy, including authority for secondary tariffs tied to Russian oil and gas purchases. EPA Power Plant Rollback: West Virginia officials praised the EPA’s final repeal of Biden-era power plant emissions rules, while clean-air advocates warned it could worsen local pollution. Biofuels Trade Fight: USDA outlined a plan to boost U.S. biofuel exports by targeting foreign limits on crop-based fuels, with the EU singled out. Nuclear for AI Demand: New comparisons of Vistra, Constellation, and Talen highlight how AI-driven power demand is reviving interest in nuclear-heavy utilities. Solar Industry Move: SEIA and the Coalition for Community Solar Access announced they’ll merge in early October to strengthen solar and storage advocacy. Data Center Backlash: North Carolina’s Senate race faces growing public pushback on data centers and surveillance cameras, though it may not decide the election. House Ratepayer/Data Center Bill: The U.S. House advanced legislation aimed at offsetting data center energy cost impacts for residents. Gas Price Snapshot: GasBuddy reported some of the week’s lowest regular prices around $3.69–$3.79/gal in parts of Virginia and Kansas counties, with diesel generally higher.