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Energy Implications of the 2026 Midterm Elections

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Thursday 5 November 2026 at 11:00 AM ET / 10 AM CT

Join Argus Media for our webinar “Energy Implications of the 2026 Midterm Elections”, where we will analyze how a reconstituted Congress could affect US oil and gas, climate and trade policy. We will also examine how a Democratic takeover of one or both chambers of Congress could impact President Donald Trump’s prosecution of the war with Iran.

The 2026 U.S. midterm elections could have significant implications for energy markets, influencing oil and gas policy, climate regulation, trade, and geopolitics. Join Argus Media to explore how shifts in congressional control could shape the energy landscape and what key stakeholders need to know to navigate potential market impacts and policy changes.

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What the Webinar Covers

Iran, Hormuz and a potential "blue wave"
How a potential "blue wave" in the midterms could affect President Donald Trump's negotiations with Iran over reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
The future of Trump's tariff policy
The future of Trump's tariff policies if Democrats win back control of one or both chambers of Congress.
Permitting legislation in the lame-duck session
The prospects for comprehensive permitting legislation to advance in the approaching "lame duck" session of Congress.
The new Congress and the energy agenda
The newly elected Congress' plans for oversight, oil and gas leasing, diesel export policy, renewable energy and data center development.

Why register

  • Anticipate key policy and regulatory changes
    Understand how the 2026 midterm elections could reshape energy, climate, and trade policy and what it means for your organization.
  • Turn political uncertainty into market insight
    Learn how shifts in congressional control could influence energy markets, investment strategies, trade flows, and regulatory priorities.
  • Understand the intersection of geopolitics and energy
    Explore how election outcomes could affect U.S. policy toward Iran and other geopolitical developments with implications for energy security and global commodity markets.
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FAQs

This webinar examines how the results of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections could influence energy, climate, trade, and foreign policy. Argus experts will explore potential policy scenarios, the implications of shifts in congressional control, and what these developments could mean for energy markets and market participants.

This webinar is designed for energy producers, refiners, traders, utilities, investors, government affairs professionals, policy analysts, compliance teams, and other stakeholders seeking to understand the intersection of politics, policy, and energy markets.

The composition of Congress can significantly influence legislation, regulatory priorities, budget decisions, trade policy, and oversight of federal agencies. Changes in congressional control could affect energy development, infrastructure, emissions policy, permitting, and market sentiment.

The webinar will examine how a new Congress could shape priorities related to domestic production, permitting, leasing, pipeline infrastructure, exports, and broader energy security objectives.

Yes. Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions and engage directly with Argus experts on the policy, political, and market issues discussed during the session.

Yes. Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions and engage directly with Argus experts on the policy, political, and market issues discussed during the session.

Yes. All registered attendees will receive access to the webinar recording following the event, even if they are unable to attend the live session.
A shift in congressional control could change the political backdrop for US-Iran negotiations, including efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Topic 1 of the webinar examines how a potential Democratic takeover of one or both chambers could affect President Trump's prosecution of the conflict with Iran.

About Argus Media

Argus is the leading independent provider of market intelligence to the global energy and commodity markets, offering price assessments, news, analytics, consulting, data tools and industry conferences. Headquartered in London with 1,500 staff across 30 offices, Argus's metals experts provide in-depth pricing, news and analysis across nonferrous metals, rare earths and battery materials.