U.S. Midterm Shake-Up Could Reshape Global Oil and Gas Markets
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The 2026 U.S. midterm elections have weakened President Donald Trump politically, with Democrats gaining control of Congress. The shift could constrain domestic policy and influence spending and appointments, while creating uncertainty for U.S. policy and global oil and gas markets.
The 2026 US midterm elections have delivered a significant political setback to President Donald Trump, but their implications for US policy and global energy markets are far from straightforward. Democratic control of Congress will constrain the administration's domestic legislative agenda and yet leave considerable presidential discretion over foreign policy. The outcome closely matches Scenario C of our 5 October outlook: legislative gridlock at home, greater congressional influence over spending and appointments, and potentially increased reliance…