Natural gas & Scott Bessent
15 shared events · Importance 4 · Last updated Aug 24, 2026
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Natural gas: The discovery adds to global natural gas reserves, but its impact is muted by the war and sanctions affecting Iran's production.
Scott Bessent: As US Treasury Secretary, Bessent threatened 'the toughest sanctions in history' on Iran, adding economic pressure.
Aug 23, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Natural gas: Natural gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz are also at risk, affecting global energy markets.
Scott Bessent: As Treasury Secretary, Bessent is the public face of the economic campaign, threatening secondary sanctions and coordinating allies. His actions could affect US financial relations.
Aug 06, 2026 · 325 articles
International
Natural gas: The price of Natural gas>>> has spiked due to Iran>>>'s chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz>>> and the United States>>>'s blockade on Iranian ports.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent>>>, United States>>> Treasury Secretary, has vowed to use Iranian funds to pay for damage caused to Gulf allies and to offset tolls paid to the Persian Gulf Strait Authority.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
International
Natural gas: The price of Natural gas>>> has spiked due to Iran>>>'s chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz>>> and the United States>>>'s blockade on Iranian ports.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, is exploring ways to use frozen Iranian assets to aid Gulf allies, indicating a strategic financial move by the US.
Apr 20, 2026 · 508 articles
International
Natural gas: The price of Natural gas>>> has surged due to the Iran>>> war, contributing to inflation and impacting global energy markets.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, outlined red lines for any agreement with Iran, including reopening Hormuz, surrendering enriched uranium, and ending its nuclear program.
May 27, 2026 · 338 articles
International
Natural gas: Natural gas supplies were affected by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, contributing to a global energy crisis.
Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent issued a statement regarding the new sanctions, asserting that Iran's actions prove the regime is desperate for cash due to 'Economic Fury'.
May 12, 2026 · 71 articles
International
Natural gas: Natural gas supplies, especially LNG, are also impacted by the strait closure, affecting global energy markets.
Scott Bessent: US Treasury Secretary announcing further sanctions on Iran, escalating economic pressure.
Aug 12, 2026 · 174 articles
International
Natural gas: Natural gas supplies have been affected by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The peace deal and reopening of the strait are expected to improve global supply and stabilize prices.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary, stated that Washington would use money from frozen Iranian accounts to offset damages inflicted by Iran on US allies and any tolls imposed for transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 20, 2026 · 497 articles
International
Natural gas: Sanctions on oil, Natural gas>>>, and petrochemicals are expected to be temporarily lifted during the negotiation period, allowing Iran>>> to sell its products freely, which would affect global energy markets.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, declined to confirm an agreement, emphasizing that the decision rests with President Donald Trump.
May 02, 2026 · 472 articles
International
Natural gas: Sanctions on oil, Natural gas>>>, and petrochemicals are expected to be temporarily lifted during the negotiation period, allowing Iran>>> to sell its products freely, which would affect global energy markets.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, stated that the US naval blockade is part of a broader economic embargo aimed at suffocating the Iranian regime.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
International
Natural gas: Commodity affected by Hormuz closure, with a fifth of global trade passing through.
Scott Bessent: US Treasury Secretary hinted at a possible deal, indicating economic considerations in the negotiations.
Mar 09, 2018 · 316 articles
International
Natural gas: The conflict and blockade of Iranian ports directly impact the trade and supply of Natural gas, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 22, 2026 · 302 articles
International
Natural gas: Sanctions on oil, Natural gas>>>, and petrochemicals are expected to be temporarily lifted during the negotiation period, allowing Iran>>> to sell its products freely, which would affect global energy markets.
Jun 03, 2026 · 17 articles
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