What's the new normal for global oil?

Oil industry analysts were hopeful earlier this year that Trump’s war in the Middle East would be short-lived. But it’s become clear that an open flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz will require sustained cooperation between the U.S. and Iran. S&P Global now expects dampered production and choppy prices to continue into 2027. Also in this episode: Trucking costs are pushed up by record-breaking diesel prices and a shortage of English-speaking drivers. And, is it a good idea to use AI to develop pharmaceutical drugs?

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Read the stories in today’s episode:

• The oil roller coaster reaches new heights — and it's a bumpy ride ahead (marketplace.org/story/2026/09/10/oil-prices-ar…)
• Trucking costs are rising fast. That could mean even more inflation for consumers (marketplace.org/story/2026/09/10/rising-trucki…)
• This audio affects business is still waiting on tariff refunds (marketplace.org/story/2026/09/10/this-audio-af…)
• How this Georgia factory is surviving America's solar policy whiplash (marketplace.org/story/2026/09/10/how-this-geor…)
• If AI helps speed up drug development, can the FDA keep up? (marketplace.org/story/2026/09/10/if-ai-helps-s…)
• The construction manager who quit his 9-to-5 to build something for himself (marketplace.org/story/2026/09/10/why-he-quit-h…)