Special Focus: CRISIS AT THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ
Iran & the Strait of Hormuz — EPRINC Issue Topic Iran & the Strait of
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Washington Times reporter Sean Salai pursues the Montgomery County, Maryland imminent natural gas ban story. With a population of 1.1 million, Montgomery County is Maryland’s largest county and adjacent Washington, DC. In December 2022 and seeking to mitigate GHG emissions, the County Council unanimously passed legislation to ban natural gas heating in new buildings beginning in 2026.
Iran & the Strait of Hormuz — EPRINC Issue Topic Iran & the Strait of
Special Focus Venezuela’s Oil and Gas After Maduro January 2026 Following the January 3, 2026