Best LCI Podcasts (2024)

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Javier Milei: Friend of Foe? Libertarian Debate Night 1:46:50

17h ago1:46:50

1:46:50

In this episode of the LCI Greenroom, Jacob Winograd hosts a debate between Skot Sheller and Jeremiah Harding on the controversial libertarian figure, Javier Milei. Skot, a proponent of Milei, highlights the Argentinian president’s efforts to cut inflation, deregulate the economy, and reduce crime. He views Milei as a libertarian reformer who is le…

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Harness Your Hopes - How Much Will LCI Hydrogen Help and Will Its Production Be Cost-Effective? 13:39

4d ago13:39

13:39

Two major pieces of early-2020s legislation — the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (2021) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA; 2022) — promise to provide billions of dollars in tax credits and other incentives for expanding the production of low-carbon-intensity (LCI) hydrogen. But the hype around clean hydrogen as a fuel of the future has lost some …

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Creative Entrepreneurship and Communications Courses with Sarah Baker from LCI Melbourne 18:56

11d ago18:56

18:56

During this week's episode of The Press Office with KateCo. PR, join host Marisa Jayne as she interviews Sarah Baker from LCI Melbourne on the secrets to creative entrepreneurship! Join the duo as they discuss the landscape of higher education, the power of creative entrepreneurship and the ever-important balance between artistic expression with bu…

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Art of draft 18 - DSK meta predictions 1:12:23

1d ago1:12:23

1:12:23

We got high hopes for DSK, just from the limited experience so far. What are our predictions for the speed of the format? How will Survival play out? Rooms? How good will removal be? Hear that and more in today's episode! Let's see how many things we get right. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://patreon.com/ArtofDraft Discord: https://discord.…

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Shop ’Till You Drop - Is the Consolidation Trend Ending in British Columbia’s Montney Gas Formation? 12:15

1d ago12:15

12:15

British Columbia’s portion of the immense unconventional Montney formation has been the epicenter of Western Canada’s rapidly rising natural gas production in recent years. It should come as no surprise then that it has also become fertile ground for numerous acquisitions of companies — or some portion of their assets — by more nimble and financial…

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MINI - Reflections and Highlights from 25 Episodes of PR Insights 5:17

3h ago5:17

5:17

In the season finale of The Press Office, host Marisa Jayne is once again joined by Kate Keane, Founder & Director of KateCo. PR, for a special reflection on the highlights of Season 5. Over the past 25 episodes, we've had incredible guest interviews and shared invaluable insights into the world of public relations. In this episode, Marisa and Kate…

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Portia Fahey 55:09

2h ago55:09

55:09

This week we are delighted to welcome Porta Fahey from Broken Chair Improv to the show!It is a fascinating chat about improv, politics, friendhip and life and we know you are going to love it!So sit back, relax and enjoy Portia's true story about making stuff up.By Portia Fahey, Iain Luke Jones

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I Guess (They’d) Rather Be in Colorado - Upstream and Midstream Consolidation in the DJ Basin 10:59

1d ago10:59

10:59

Thanks largely to the Denver-Julesburg (DJ) Basin, Colorado ranks fourth among the 50 states in crude oil production, topped only by Texas, New Mexico and North Dakota — and, if it were a state, the offshore Gulf of Mexico (GOM). It’s also noteworthy that more than 80% of Colorado’s oil production comes from one county — Weld, the heart of the DJ a…

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Ready to Let Go - Gulf Coast Gas Storage Activity Picks Up, and More Projects Are In the Works 13:25

3d ago13:25

13:25

Very little new natural gas storage capacity has been built along the Gulf Coast the past few years, but that’s changing. Driven by rising demand from power generators, LNG operators/offtakers, marketers and traders for storage with high deliverability rates — and by improving storage economics — new salt-cavern and depleted-reservoir capacity is n…

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Bad Moon Rising - U.S. Gas Producers Remain Financially Sound Despite Red Ink in First-Half 2024 15:58

2d ago15:58

15:58

E&P investors have historically been a skittish lot, and for good reason. In the second half of the 2010s, the S&P E&P Index had as many sudden ups and downs as Coney Island’s famous Cyclone roller coaster, culminating in a near crash in early 2020 as equity prices bottomed out at one-tenth their peak. A fairly smooth annual return of nearly 7% ove…

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Summertime Sadness - Is the Rangebound Summer Gas Market Heading for a Breakout? 10:36

3d ago10:36

10:36

The summer of 2024 proved somewhat melancholy for natural gas bulls, but also for bears, as front-month futures have consistently sported a $2 handle on the vast majority of trading days. What happened to the dire predictions of oversupply heard this past winter? And what about the bullish swing that took over the market in early June? Developments…

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The Power of Portfolio Careers with Hannah Furst 18:08

2h ago18:08

18:08

Join host Marisa Jayne for an inspiring conversation on portfolio careers with Hannah Furst on The Press Office with Kate Co. PR! Hannah, a freelance marketer specializing in social and content strategy, podcaster and writer, shares her journey and insights into the world of portfolio careers. Hannah discusses all about how she has formed such a di…

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Time to Shine - Importance of Colorado City Hub Grows as Crude Oil Flows to Houston Increase 11:34

3d ago11:34

11:34

Colorado City, TX, has deep roots in the history of the American West, beginning as a ranger camp in 1877. As cattlemen flocked to the area, it quickly became a vital center for the cattle industry, earning the moniker “The Mother City of West Texas.” The arrival of the Texas & Pacific Railway in 1881 marked a turning point for the town. It was for…

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Just Can't Last - Unprecedented TETCO East Louisiana Premiums Not Likely to Stick Around 10:37

3d ago10:37

10:37

Natural gas futures contracts can be highly liquid and trade at high volumes, with prices constantly moving as new information arrives. But some contracts are far less liquid, so when a swing occurs it tends to last — and attract attention. That’s been the case this year for some prices on Texas Eastern Pipeline (TETCO) in Louisiana. Starting in th…

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Coming Back to Life - Carbon-Free Power Needs Could Bring Palisades Nuclear Plant Back Online 14:31

1d ago14:31

14:31

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is preparing to oversee a restart of a shuttered nuclear power plant for the first time — the Palisades Nuclear Plant in Michigan. Other reactors have successfully restarted after stretches of inactivity but Palisades was in the process of being decommissioned and no longer has its operating license, so it fa…

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Ready to Let Go - Rising Interest in Gulf Coast Natural Gas Storage Spurs a Slew of Projects 12:59

7d ago12:59

12:59

Fast-changing dynamics in Gulf Coast natural gas, electricity and LNG export markets are increasing the value of gas storage in Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi — or, more specifically, the merit of quickly injecting and withdrawing gas to respond to market swings. As a result, interest in developing gas storage projects with high “deliverability" …

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Donald Trump or Chase Oliver? Which One Should Libertarians Support This November? 1:27:29

2d ago1:27:29

1:27:29

In this episode of LCI Greenroom, host Jacob Winograd is joined by guests Dave Casey and Alex Bernardo to engage in a lively discussion about the upcoming presidential election and the libertarian approach to voting. With November fast approaching, libertarians are faced with a critical choice: whether to back Libertarian Party nominee Chase Oliver…

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Where You Gonna Go? - Navigating the Surplus in U.S. LPG and Ethane Production 17:59

3d ago17:59

17:59

Since 2011, U.S. natural gas liquids (NGL) production has more than tripled, while domestic demand has grown only modestly. Consequently, the only way NGL markets could balance was a dramatic increase in exports. Today, over 70% of U.S. propane production is exported, with the majority going to overseas markets, while other NGLs see varying export …

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MINI - Career Pathways into Public Relations 6:30

4d ago6:30

6:30

In this week's episode of The Press Office, host Marisa Jayne welcomes back Kate Keane, Founder & Director of KateCo. PR, for an insightful discussion on the pathways into the PR industry. Building on the previous episode with Sarah Baker from LCI Melbourne, this conversation explores whether a university degree in PR is essential, or if hands-on e…

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Aree Witoelar 59:14

4d ago59:14

59:14

This week we are delighted to welcome the fantastic Aree Witoelar to the show!Aree is a Norway-based improv teacher, director and performer from Indonesia & am the founder and artistic director of Impro Neuf International, Norway’s most inclusive international improv community with over 1,000 members!During this chat we find out how Aree ended up i…

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Harness Your Hopes - How Existing U.S. Hydrogen Infrastructure Forms a Base for Future Expansion 14:47

4d ago14:47

14:47

The hype around low-carbon-intensity (LCI) hydrogen that captivated many energy transition fans over the past four years has lost some momentum of late as industry players recalibrate their investment plans in the face of spiraling costs. Still, the U.S. government is moving full speed ahead — the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (2021) and Inflation …

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Southern Cross - Natural Gas Flows Into and Out of the Agua Dulce Area and What They Reveal 12:41

20d ago12:41

12:41

In just a few years’ time, the Agua Dulce Hub in South Texas has become an increasingly busy, complex and important crossroads for natural gas pipelines. Every day, more than 7.5 Bcf of gas flows through the hub’s inbound and outbound pipes, linking Permian and Eagle Ford supplies to gas demand centers along the Texas coast and in Mexico — LNG expo…

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I Asked For Water (She Brought Me Gasoline) - No Easy Answers to California Gasoline Price Spikes 15:38

14d ago15:38

15:38

Californians love their cars. Be it a lemon-yellow Lamborghini whizzing around Los Angeles freeways or a Jeep cruising the Pacific Coast Highway, getting behind the wheel is not just about coming of age — it’s a life goal in the Golden State. California also typically has the costliest gasoline in the U.S. (except when Hawaii holds that title), exa…

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Abundant Life (Swollen Sunday Preaching) 1:23:06

9d ago1:23:06

1:23:06

Sermon delivered on Sunday, September 01, 2024, at Serious Christian Church in Cape Town, South Africa

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Bad Moon Rising - Weak Pricing Bleeds Gas Producers, Dims Results for Others in Overall Profitable Q2 18:02

15d ago18:02

18:02

One of the most compelling Greek myths is the story of Sisyphus, a man condemned by the gods to eternally push a giant boulder to the top of a mountain, only to have it crash back down to the valley just short of his goal. His plight is not a bad metaphor for the long-term historical trend of U.S. E&Ps, which neared pinnacles of financial stability…

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Plugging Back Into the Matrix: Jacob Returns from 30 Day Media Break 44:36

13d ago44:36

44:36

In this lively and unscripted episode of the LCI Greenroom, Doug Stuart welcomes back Jacob Winograd after his 30-day break from social media. The discussion revolves around Jacob's experience of disconnecting from the digital world, his reasons for taking the break, and the challenges he faced while adjusting to life offline, especially with the a…

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Got Me Under Pressure - Chevron's Anchor Project Opens a New Frontier in Deepwater Production 14:57

10d ago14:57

14:57

The Gulf of Mexico (GOM) has long been a hotspot for crude oil and natural gas production, but technological advancements have pushed the boundaries of what’s possible in deepwater operations, opening previously inaccessible reservoirs. Chevron is the first to deploy new equipment capable of handling the more extreme pressures found very deep below…

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Are You Ready for a Dogfight, Encore Edition - Gulf Coast Export Terminals Vie for NGL and Crude Oil Market Share 14:07

16d ago14:07

14:07

Over the past decade, the only significant growth market for U.S. crude oil and NGLs has been exports, with over 90% departing from the Gulf Coast. Exports via Gulf of Mexico ports have surged from about 1 MMb/d in 2016 to over 6 MMb/d last year. Great news for PADD 3 export facilities, right? Well, it’s not that simple. The distribution of barrels…

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Islands In The Stream - New Deals Expand ONEOK's Footprint, Connectivity and Permian Breadth 12:23

14d ago12:23

12:23

Through a pair of newly announced, multibillion-dollar acquisitions, ONEOK is following up on its game-changing purchase of Magellan Midstream Partners by gaining additional scale, significantly increasing its role in NGLs and adding a huge crude oil gathering system in the Permian. The new deals are designed in large part to help ONEOK “feed and f…

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Take A Chance On Me - Oil Explorers Plan for Production Growth in U.S. Gulf of Mexico 13:06

15d ago13:06

13:06

Crude oil production in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico (GOM) is poised for a growth spurt through 2030 even as producers brace for a host of challenges, not least from forecasts that global oil demand will subside in the long term. But while the GOM’s supply accounts for a relatively small portion of total U.S. production, exploration and production compa…

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A Horse With (New) Name - Enterprise To Buy Piñon Midstream and Its Dark Horse Sour-Gas System 13:08

16d ago13:08

13:08

Enterprise Products Partners, already a leading provider of “well-to-water” or “well-to-market” midstream services out of the Permian, recently announced a deal to acquire private-equity-backed Piñon Midstream for $950 million in cash. But this isn’t just another bolt-on. Over the past few years, Piñon has been building out its one-of-a-kind Dark H…

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This Train Don't Stop There Anymore - Canada's Short-Lived Rail Disruption and Its Energy-Trade Impacts 15:58

29d ago15:58

15:58

For a few days last week, Canada experienced a nationwide shutdown of its rail transportation network — the backbone of its economy. Of the literally thousands of items railed across Canada to consumers and for export to the U.S. and overseas, we consider three important liquid energy commodities — crude oil, propane and butane — that are transport…

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MINI - Crafting the Perfect PR Plan 7:00

19d ago7:00

7:00

In this week's mini episode of The Press Office, host Marisa Jayne welcomes back Kate Keane, Founder & Director of KateCo. PR to build on the previous episode with renowned journalist Kim Wilson. Following Kim's insights into her experiences with publicists, Marisa and Kate delve deeper into the crucial role of fostering strong relationships with j…

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Jayant Chopra 59:11

22d ago59:11

59:11

This week we are delighted to welcome Jayant Chopra to the show!Jayant is a prolific improviser both in person and online and his brillianlty authentic performances always make you feel like you are in very safe hands indeed.During this chat you will hear how he got into improv, where he is at with it currently and what his hopes and aspirations ar…

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Give More Power to the People - Virginia and Carolinas Utilities' Focus: Gas-Fired Plants and Solar 15:45

22d ago15:45

15:45

Utilities in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina, all anticipating rapid growth in electricity demand through the 2030s, have ambitious plans for renewables but are acknowledging that solar and offshore wind will need to be backed up by a lot more natural gas-fired generation. Fortunately, the new Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) and planned …

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Riders On The Storm - Hurricane Season Brings Unpredictable Risks to Gulf of Mexico Oil Production 10:43

21d ago10:43

10:43

Every year, the biggest wild card regarding Gulf of Mexico (GOM) crude oil production is the severity of the Atlantic hurricane season. A season generally free of major storms in offshore production areas will likely have only a minimal impact, but a summer and early fall with even just one or two powerful hurricanes along certain paths can cause o…

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If I Ever Lose My Faith In You - Texas Turns to Performance Credit Mechanism to Boost ERCOT Reliability 14:34

22d ago14:34

14:34

In Texas, rising power demand, increasing dependence on variable-output renewables, and declining availability of dispatchable fossil-fired plants to back up wind and solar have left the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) power grid in a pickle. As part of its response, the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) adopted a tool called …

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Giving You the Best That I Got - A New Gas Gathering and Processing Network in the Midland 10:25

23d ago10:25

10:25

The Permian needs more gas gathering and processing capacity pronto to support the expansion of crude-oil-focused drilling, and one of the Permian’s last privately held midstream companies is stepping up in a big way with the buildout of an entirely new — and very expandable — network in the Midland Basin. In today’s RBN blog, we discuss the impend…

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Give More Power to the People - Soaring Power Needs Drive Gas Demand in Virginia and Carolinas 13:07

24d ago13:07

13:07

The Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) and planned expansions to it and the Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line (Transco) system are providing utilities, data centers and others in Virginia and the Carolinas with enhanced access to Marcellus/Utica-sourced natural gas — and man, will they need it! Plans for new generating capacity between Washington, DC and …

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Navigating PR-Journalist Relationships with Kim Wilson 22:43

28d ago22:43

22:43

During this week's episode of The Press Office with KateCo. PR, host Marisa Jayne is joined by renowned Melbourne Journalist Kim Wilson to explore the ever-evolving relationships between a publicist and a journalist. With over 25 years of experience in news, features, and lifestyle reporting, Kim shares invaluable insights into building genuine con…

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My Guy - Guyana's Growing Crude Output Increasingly Finding Homes Among West Coast Refiners 10:51

25d ago10:51

10:51

Guyana’s crude oil production is surging, a trend that is expected to continue through the rest of the decade, and with no domestic refining industry its exports are booming. Shipments of Guyana’s medium-density, sweet-ish crude to the U.S. have ramped up and are increasingly making their way to the West Coast, which relies on imports given its lac…

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The Great Compromise - Federal Bill Would Streamline Energy Project Permitting, Judicial Review 13:36

28d ago13:36

13:36

The permitting process for energy projects can drag on for years, resulting in multiple state and federal hurdles, environmental studies and judicial reviews. This is true not only of traditional energy projects involving oil and gas but also renewables like wind and solar and long-distance transmission, which are seen as key elements of the energy…

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Shake It Off - Amid M&A Frenzy, Some E&Ps Pause to Sell Non-Core Assets As Others Seek 'Bolt-Ons' 11:40

29d ago11:40

11:40

There’s been a frenzy of M&A activity in the Permian Basin the past couple of years, and in recent months many of the acquiring E&Ps have reviewed their expanded base of assets, determined which acreage, wells and future well sites are core to their business going forward, and initiated the process of divesting the rest. At the same time, others — …

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Enter Sandman - Atlas Energy Brings an Innovative Sand Solution to the Permian Basin 9:37

1M ago9:37

9:37

A first-of-its-kind frac sand logistics solution set to debut in the Permian Basin later this year may help transform the way proppant is delivered to support hydraulic fracturing operations there. If it works as advertised, it will represent another advance in the streamlining of oil and gas production in the U.S.’s most prolific shale play. In to…

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Hello, Goodbye - New England Hopes New Life for Everett LNG Will Help Ease Reliability Concerns, Despite Mystic's Closure 11:30

1M ago11:30

11:30

The 1,413-MW Mystic Generating Station, a longtime workhorse for New England, shut its doors for good May 31. Located in Charlestown, MA, on the north side of Boston, Mystic is adjacent to the Everett LNG terminal, which supplied 100% of Mystic’s natural gas for several decades. The power plant’s closure meant the Everett terminal might also be his…

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MINI - Is all PR good PR?! 4:57

1M ago4:57

4:57

In this week's mini episode of The Press Office, host Marisa Jayne is joined by Kate Keane, Founder & Director of KateCo. PR, to dive into the age-old question: Is all PR good PR? Building on the previous episode with Andrew Mackinnon, CEO of The Taboo Group, this episode unpacks the complexities of taking risks in PR and brand marketing. Marisa an…

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Coming Around Again - Permian Produced Water Posing Challenges and Offering Opportunities 11:48

1M ago11:48

11:48

Crude-oil-focused wells in the Permian generate massive volumes of produced water, and E&Ps have made tremendous strides in dealing with it. Most important, a growing share of that water is being recycled for use in new well completions. But challenges remain. Deep disposal wells — a popular option for handling produced water — can spur seismic eve…

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A Whole New World - 'Certified' Natural Gas With Lower Methane Intensity Takes Center Stage 11:37

1M ago11:37

11:37

Even as many countries and companies around the world continue to ramp up their use of wind and solar power and explore the potential for a variety of renewable, low-carbon and no-carbon fuels, there’s a growing acknowledgment that natural gas — imperfect as it may be from a climate perspective — will remain a significant part of the global energy …

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I Love a PIANO - Tight U.S. Octane Supplies Can Play a Role in Summer Gasoline Price Spikes 14:09

2M ago14:09

14:09

Some U.S. refiners report lower-than-market gasoline profit margins in the summer, which are often attributed to summer volatility specifications. But that is not always the primary issue; rather, some refiners have trouble generating enough octane-barrels due to the strong demand during the summer months, which can help drive price spikes. In toda…