Transportation Energy Institute

05/28/2026

The Strait of Hormuz closure isn’t just a geopolitical headline—it’s actively reshaping global energy markets.

In TEI’s May 21 webinar, Denton Cinquegrana (Opis) and Debnil Chowdhury (S&P Global) broke down what’s happening now—and what to expect next:

🔹 Supply shock persists: Despite short-term price swings, physical constraints remain the core driver of volatility.

🔹 Relief valves are fading: China’s inventory drawdowns and U.S. export capacity have helped—but both are hitting limits.

🔹 Recovery won’t be quick: Even with a breakthrough, shipping normalization could take weeks—and global flows up to a year.

The data is signaling stress:

• U.S. gasoline inventories at their lowest since 2014

• Demand down ~5.5% year-over-year as prices climb

• Retail margins tightening amid daily volatility

What’s ahead:

• Crude prices potentially climbing into the $130s

• U.S. gasoline testing (or exceeding) $5/gallon

• Refined fuel markets staying tight—even after crude stabilizes

Bottom line: volatility isn’t going away anytime soon—and the impacts will ripple across supply chains, costs, and consumer behavior.

Watch the full expert analysis to understand what this means for your business, your strategy, and the broader energy landscape.
https://bit.ly/4wWdKiQ

Wholesale Volatility Ahead? Watch this Webinar for a Market Outlook...

05/20/2026

Last Call to Register!

The conflict in Iran continues to reshape global oil and petroleum markets, sometimes by the day.

Join the Transportation Energy Institute for a timely webinar featuring:

🔹 Denton Cinquegrana, Chief Oil Analyst, OPIS, A Dow Jones Company
🔹 Debnil Chowdhury, Head of Americas & Europe Fuels & Refining, S&P Global Energy

Both experts join John Eichberger with updated assessments, fresh analysis, and a look at the long‑term implications if the conflict persists.

Oil and Petroleum Markets - An Update on the Current Situation
May 21, 2026
1:00 pm ET
Register now: https://bit.ly/4dhbXvS

04/30/2026

Do retail fuel prices really influence electrified vehicle sales?

Our latest research brief explores how changes in gasoline and diesel prices intersect with EV purchasing trends—revealing that fuel prices matter, but they’re far from the only factor shaping adoption.

🔹 Consumer decisions reflect long-term considerations
🔹 Regional and vehicle-type differences matter
🔹 Fuel price volatility alone doesn’t drive EV sales

Download the full paper for data-driven insights to inform transportation and energy decision-making. https://bit.ly/4efOOw3

04/28/2026

Vehicle Choice in a Volatile Fuel Market: What the Data Really Shows.

John Eichberger recently wrote a breakdown of why understanding vehicles already on the road—not just new vehicle sales—is essential to making smart, informed decisions. From driving behavior to regional differences and fuel options, this piece offers a reality check for consumers and policymakers navigating today’s transportation market.

Read the article: https://bit.ly/4eJoNW4

On a regular basis, the Transportation Energy Institute evaluates data related to new vehicle sales and tracks the trends in consumer purchases of different power trains.

04/16/2026

A huge thank you to our TEI 2026 sponsors!

Their support fuels meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and innovation across the transportation energy industry—and helps bring our community together in Fort Worth, April 20–22.

Inspired by the leadership of our TEI 2026 sponsors? Join them next week for meaningful discussions, fresh perspectives, and valuable connections at the conference. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4rS9xZO

04/15/2026

$4 Gas Is Here. What’s Next?

With gas prices crossing the $4 threshold in many markets, the ripple effects across convenience retail, transportation, and the broader fuels landscape are impossible to ignore.

In the latest episode of Convenience Matters, host Jeff Lenard sits down with Eichberger, to unpack what $4 gas really means—both now and in the months ahead.

Drawing on decades of industry experience, John shares insights on market dynamics, consumer behavior, and how retailers and transportation stakeholders can prepare for what’s coming next.

If you’re focused on fuels, energy, transportation, or convenience retail, this is a timely and insightful conversation you won’t want to miss.

Listen here: https://conveniencematters.com/episode/538-4-dollar-gas-is-here: https://bit.ly/4myPjn9

Hear more as we talk about what $4.00 gas means for the convenience retail and […]

04/13/2026

04/13/2026

There is no such thing as a “typical” driver—and that changes everything.

We’re excited to welcome Ben Custer of Heart+Mind Strategies to for a thought‑provoking session on rethinking consumer decision‑making in transportation energy.

Why There Is No “Typical Driver” challenges outdated assumptions and dives into how context, constraints, and real‑world experiences shape adoption and engagement. Learn how smarter market research uncovers the segments that matter most—so strategies move beyond averages and toward relevance, impact, and stronger returns.

If you’re working to design more effective transportation energy programs, this is a session you won’t want to miss.

Join us at TEI2026 to rethink how we engage real drivers, in real moments. https://bit.ly/3Nm7S0B

04/10/2026

We’ve saved a seat at the table for you.

At TEI2026, every voice matters. Whether you’re shaping policy, moving fuel, managing fleets, analyzing markets, or building what’s next, you belong in the conversation.

Our Annual Conference brings together diverse perspectives across the transportation energy spectrum—traditional and emerging, public and private, technical and strategic—because real clarity comes from connection. Expect unbiased dialogue, thoughtful debate, and a welcoming space where curiosity is encouraged and collaboration thrives.

Join us in Fort Worth as we navigate the future of transportation energy—together.

Reserve your seat here: https://bit.ly/4rS9xZO

04/08/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Deb Ryan to TEI 2026 and can’t wait for her leadership to guide this important conversation.

Let’s dig into the data, the policy, and the path ahead.

Find out more about TEI2026: https://bit.ly/3Nm7S0B