American Petroleum Institute.
U.S. trade association for the oil and natural gas industry
- Reports this week
- 11
- Active events
- 5
- Connections
- 71
What's happening
Active this week
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Sommers was appointed as the President and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute.Some support1 report
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The American Petroleum Institute warned against policy moves that could harm the global economy, amidst a premium of over $95 per barrel for Brent crude, while calls opposed a ban on US diesel exports.Some support2 reports
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Dana Nessel filed lawsuits against oil companies in Michigan, while Michigan also sued API over market dominance, alongside similar climate lawsuits in Delaware.Some support4 reports
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The administration proposed a rule gutting Clean Water Act protections, with industry groups promoting the proposal and environmental groups warning of consequences.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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The American Petroleum Institute opposes a proposed ban on diesel exports, while AAA reports record high US diesel prices.Well supported4 reports
Earlier this month
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Investigative journalist Amy Westervelt is looking into the origins of Big Oil's deceptions, specifically tracing back to Ivy Lee's role in establishing the American Petroleum Institute during WWI.Some support1 report
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Pete's Tire Barns (ACTN) operates 20 locations in the New England region, focusing on North American roads and utilizing technology from the American Petroleum Institute (API).Some support1 report
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The American Petroleum Institute is involved in litigation where the jurisdictional limits of state law are being ruled upon, utilizing expert testimony in New York.Some support1 report
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Improved performance on active pharmaceutical ingredient front involving the American Petroleum Institute and Morepen Laboratories Limited.Some support1 report
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Talks between Iran and Oman regarding oil passage are underway, coinciding with the release of new U.S. crude oil inventory data by agencies.Some support1 report
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Trump promised favorable policy for oil companies, engaged with the trade association, and sought donations from the industry.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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Mobil and American Petroleum Institute are involved in efforts to sow doubt about climate science, alongside shared recognition of climate findings.Some support1 report
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A policy waiver announced by a spokesperson addresses how the administration views energy efficiency and market stability amid the war with Iran.Some support7 reports1 development inside
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API analyzes the role of the U.S. energy system in mitigating supply shocks related to the Middle East.Some support3 reports
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The American Petroleum Institute published a report on Investing.com on August 5, 2026.Some support1 report
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Donald Trump disagreed with the American Petroleum Institute and ExxonMobil regarding fuel pricing structure and market movement.Some support10 reports
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Alan W. Bryant, an internal consultant for Occidental Petroleum, serves as a voting member of the American Petroleum Institute and on the ISA standards committee.Some support1 report
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Wildfires in Quebec contribute to the climate crisis, leading to lawsuits against industry driven by attribution science.Some support1 report
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Center for Biological Diversity seeks listing for Rice's Whale to impede energy development, while the American Petroleum Institute opposes the listing.Some support1 report
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An industry group has supported proposed rule changes to the Endangered Species Act.Well supported4 reports
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Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are influencing market sentiment, as reflected by U.S. benchmark data from the American Petroleum Institute.Well supported16 reports1 development inside
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President Trump directed the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate oil companies for price gouging practices.Well supported6 reports
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API supports continued innovation in the Permian Basin, linking Trump's energy promises to DOE funding and drilling in West Texas and New Mexico.Some support2 reports
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The American Petroleum Institute received warnings regarding fossil fuel CO2 emissions.Some support2 reports
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Reports on U.S. crude stockpiles and notes that a peace deal is boosting global supply outlook and market sentiment.Well supported4 reports
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Organizations analyze how the war on Iran is driving up costs, with industry executives issuing warnings via Fox Business.Well supported3 reports
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Efforts were made on May 28, 2026, to expand the Trans Mountain pipeline using federal funding, involving the American Petroleum Institute and government figures like Justin Trudeau.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Around American Petroleum Institute this week
News at the entities that move American Petroleum Institute most-
Donald Trump OperationalThe Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Moves American Petroleum Institute
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Alberta OperationalSystemic healthcare failures are being reported in Alberta, specifically concerning infectious disease issues at the University of Alberta Hospital.Moves American Petroleum Institute
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Michigan OperationalGeotab is expanding its operations in Michigan, supported by state grants and programs.Moves American Petroleum Institute
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Mobil OperationalGeopolitical risk from the Hormuz chokepoint and talks at the UN regarding reopening, involving Mobil.Moves American Petroleum Institute
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Lee StructuralLee and conservatives are pressuring John Thune to force a filibuster, following Murkowski's vote against Graham's amendment in Alaska.Moves American Petroleum Institute
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Keith Ellison OperationalKeith Ellison, who served as Minnesota's Attorney General, is mentioned alongside the fact that the state capital is located within Minneapolis.Moves American Petroleum Institute
Connections
The 40 strongest of 71, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Donald Trump Operational
Trump pressures the API on pricing and policy, while the API provides expert data and warnings regarding the impact of presidential policy on the oil industry.
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Alberta Operational
The relationship is characterized by strategic mutual influence, where successful campaigns leverage the operational base of Alberta to influence the agenda of the American Petroleum Institute.
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Michigan Operational
Michigan sued the American Petroleum Institute over alleged energy market dominance.
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Mobil Operational
Mobil provides financial support to organizations whose views are then amplified by the API to influence public discourse on climate science.
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Brent Operational
API provides specialized data on crude inventories and stocks that actively informs and influences the market benchmark Brent.
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Lee Structural
Lee provided foundational assistance to the API during its establishment in WWI.
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Holly Hopkins Structural
Holly Hopkins holds the formal position of Vice President at the American Petroleum Institute.
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White House Operational
The White House and American Petroleum Institute actively interact by sharing industry models and influencing energy movement through regulatory waivers.
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ExxonMobil Structural
ExxonMobil relies on the API structure, and vice versa, through shared representation in the oil industry and joint lobbying efforts.
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Fox Business Operational
Industry executives utilize Fox Business as a platform to disseminate warnings related to the petroleum industry.
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New York Operational
The American Petroleum Institute is actively involved in litigation and challenges proposed laws within the jurisdiction of New York.
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Energy Information Administration Operational
Market participants actively compare official data released by the EIA with industry estimates provided by the API to guide market expectations.
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Chris Wright Operational
Chris Wright actively comments on industry policy issues, such as export bans, which are relevant to the American Petroleum Institute's operational scope.
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Reuters Mentioned together
Reuters cites data provided by the American Petroleum Institute regarding U.S. inventories.
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Keith Ellison Operational
Keith Ellison sued the American Petroleum Institute over alleged climate damages.
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Trump Media & Technology Group Structural
A provides a required subscription service (Truth API) that Entity B utilizes as part of its operational model.
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ConocoPhillips Operational
ConocoPhillips' executive, Ryan Lance, serves on the American Petroleum Institute Executive Committee.
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AAA Mentioned together
The American Petroleum Institute addresses price trends that have been reported by AAA.
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Doug Burgum Operational
Burgum's actions are reported to restore certainty within the American Petroleum Institute.
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Latin America Shared context
The two entities share context within the global energy and commodity markets.
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EPA Operational
The American Petroleum Institute actively engages with and supports or opposes EPA's proposed regulatory changes.
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House Operational
The House member actively challenges policy language supported by the American Petroleum Institute.
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Iowa Mentioned together
Iowa and the American Petroleum Institute are co-mentioned in discussions regarding U.S. economic stability.
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investing.com Structural
The American Petroleum Institute utilizes Investing.com as a platform for publishing its reports.
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Congress Operational
The American Petroleum Institute actively engages in lobbying efforts directed at Congress regarding specific policy measures.
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Quebec Mentioned together
The relationship is noted as having relevance due to the impact of Quebec's wildfires on the global climate crisis.
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Newsweek Mentioned together
Newsweek reported on statements and activities of the American Petroleum Institute.
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North America Shared context
The American Petroleum Institute operates within the North American oil and energy market context.
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Greenberg Traurig Operational
Greenberg Traurig actively lobbied for fossil fuel entities, including the American Petroleum Institute.
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AFPM Mentioned together
Both entities are linked as co-advocates through their shared action of signing a joint letter.
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Middle East Shared context
The American Petroleum Institute monitors and reports on oil market conditions, including supply and demand trends, relevant to the Middle East region.
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White House Operational
The American Petroleum Institute issues warnings regarding price surges to the White House administration.
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Amy Westervelt Operational
Amy Westervelt investigates and reports on perceived deceptions within the American Petroleum Institute and Big Oil.
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PENTAGON Structural
API's advocacy regarding waiver extensions impacts and strengthens the supply security of the Pentagon.
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Sommers Shared context
Sommers is the location where the President and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute is based.
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Al Gore Mentioned together
The American Petroleum Institute received warnings regarding fossil fuel CO2 emissions.
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Costco Mentioned together
Kirkland products are noted to meet general industry standards.
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Hormuz Shared context
API operates within the global oil market context, which is defined by geopolitical risks such as those in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Aaron Smith Mentioned together
The single available snapshot does not provide sufficient evidence to establish a clear relationship between Aaron Smith and the American Petroleum Institute.
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AJ Bell Mentioned together
A single snapshot noted that API reports on crude oil inventory increases.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
9 events- Sommers was appointed as the President and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute.
- The American Petroleum Institute warned against policy moves that could harm the global economy, amidst a premium of over $95 per barrel for Brent crude, while calls opposed a ban on US diesel exports.
- Dana Nessel filed lawsuits against oil companies in Michigan, while Michigan also sued API over market dominance, alongside similar climate lawsuits in Delaware.
- The administration proposed a rule gutting Clean Water Act protections, with industry groups promoting the proposal and environmental groups warning of consequences.
- The American Petroleum Institute opposes a proposed ban on diesel exports, while AAA reports record high US diesel prices.
- Investigative journalist Amy Westervelt is looking into the origins of Big Oil's deceptions, specifically tracing back to Ivy Lee's role in establishing the American Petroleum Institute during WWI.
- Pete's Tire Barns (ACTN) operates 20 locations in the New England region, focusing on North American roads and utilizing technology from the American Petroleum Institute (API).
- The American Petroleum Institute is involved in litigation where the jurisdictional limits of state law are being ruled upon, utilizing expert testimony in New York.
- Improved performance on active pharmaceutical ingredient front involving the American Petroleum Institute and Morepen Laboratories Limited.
August 2026
6 events- Talks between Iran and Oman regarding oil passage are underway, coinciding with the release of new U.S. crude oil inventory data by agencies.
- Mobil and American Petroleum Institute are involved in efforts to sow doubt about climate science, alongside shared recognition of climate findings.
- A policy waiver announced by a spokesperson addresses how the administration views energy efficiency and market stability amid the war with Iran.
- API analyzes the role of the U.S. energy system in mitigating supply shocks related to the Middle East.
- The American Petroleum Institute published a report on Investing.com on August 5, 2026.
- Alan W. Bryant, an internal consultant for Occidental Petroleum, serves as a voting member of the American Petroleum Institute and on the ISA standards committee.
July 2026
3 events- Wildfires in Quebec contribute to the climate crisis, leading to lawsuits against industry driven by attribution science.
- Center for Biological Diversity seeks listing for Rice's Whale to impede energy development, while the American Petroleum Institute opposes the listing.
- An industry group has supported proposed rule changes to the Endangered Species Act.
Show 1 earlier month
June 2026
9 events- Trump promised favorable policy for oil companies, engaged with the trade association, and sought donations from the industry.
- Donald Trump disagreed with the American Petroleum Institute and ExxonMobil regarding fuel pricing structure and market movement.
- Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are influencing market sentiment, as reflected by U.S. benchmark data from the American Petroleum Institute.
- President Trump directed the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate oil companies for price gouging practices.
- API supports continued innovation in the Permian Basin, linking Trump's energy promises to DOE funding and drilling in West Texas and New Mexico.
- The American Petroleum Institute received warnings regarding fossil fuel CO2 emissions.
- Reports on U.S. crude stockpiles and notes that a peace deal is boosting global supply outlook and market sentiment.
- Organizations analyze how the war on Iran is driving up costs, with industry executives issuing warnings via Fox Business.
- Efforts were made on May 28, 2026, to expand the Trans Mountain pipeline using federal funding, involving the American Petroleum Institute and government figures like Justin Trudeau.