#257: $80 Oil Is Back: Iran, the Strait of Hormuz & What's Next for Energy Markets

Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Oil prices are approaching $80 per barrel again as geopolitical tensions, global supply concerns, and uncertainty surrounding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz continue to influence energy markets.

This week on Oil & Gas Rundown Live, Rachel Griffith is joined by:

-Jay Young, Founder & CEO, King Operating Corporation
-Steve Mullican, Chief Operating Officer
-Kelly Duncan, Executive Vice President of Operations

Topics include:
-Why oil is moving back toward $80
-Iran and the Strait of Hormuz's impact on global supply
-What higher oil prices mean for U.S. producers
-Operational insights from the field
-What investors and energy professionals should watch next

Join us live for practical insights into the latest developments shaping the oil and gas industry.

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#257: $80 Oil Is Back: Iran, the Strait of Hormuz & Whats Next for Energy Markets | Oil & Gas Live

$Why Gas Prices Rise: Jay Young Explains Oil Markets and Drilling Economics Why can gasoline prices increase immediately after global turmoil—and why do they sometimes take longer to come back down? Jay Young, Founder and CEO of King Operating Corporation, joins The John Fredericks Show to explain how oil moves from domestic producers to refineries and ultimately to the gas pump. Jay and John discuss: • The difference between oil producers, refineries and retail gas stations • Why gasoline prices can rise or fall differently from crude oil prices • What it costs to lease acreage and drill a domestic oil well • How mineral owners earn lease payments and production royalties • Why drilling break-even prices vary by location and basin • How held-by-production leases work • The financial risks oil and gas operators take when drilling • Why horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing are critical to U.S. energy supply • How the television series Landman compares with the real oil and gas industry Learn more about King Operating Corporation at KingOperating.com. #OilAndGas #Energy #GasPrices #DomesticEnergy #HorizontalDrilling #MineralRights #Landman #JohnFredericksShow DISCLAIMER: All content and all statements made herein, including by any speaker or participant, except those expressly made as a statement of fact, including plans, intentions, beliefs, and projections, are forward-looking statements, involve risks and uncertainties, and should be evaluated as such. All statements related to any past or current offering of King Operating Corporation or its subsidiaries or affiliates are expressly qualified and made subject to the applicable offering document(s) and all information, disclosures, and disclaimers contained therein. No content is intended, nor should it be construed, as providing tax, investment, or legal advice. More information: https://KingOperating.com$ $#258: LIVE FROM THE OILFIELD: DRILLING, FRACKING & BUILDING VALUE IN THE MID-CONTINENT Go live on location with the King Operating team in Ochiltree County, Texas, for a firsthand look at active drilling and hydraulic fracturing operations. Jay Young, Founder and CEO of King Operating Corporation, joins Rachel Griffith and Steve Mullican to discuss: • Current drilling and completion activity in the Mid-Continent • How a horizontal oil and gas well is drilled and fracked • King Operating’s growing Mid-Continent acreage position • The structure and potential value of the J-Unit strategy • How producing wells and future offset locations may create divestiture opportunities • The role of tax deductions, monthly revenue and asset development in direct oil and gas programs See the drilling rig, tour the frac site and learn how King Operating works to acquire, develop and ultimately divest oil and gas assets for its partners. To learn more about King Operating Corporation and its direct drilling programs, visit KingOperating.com and select “Learn More.” This material is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to purchase securities. Oil and gas investments involve risk and may not be suitable for every investor. #OilAndGas #Oilfield #Drilling #Fracking #EnergyInvesting #OilAndGasInvesting #PrivateEquity #EnergyIndustry #TexasOil #KingOperating$ $When the fracking begins...$

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