Uncertainty looms as last oil tanker from Middle East arrives in California | First Thing

State can meet fuel demand for next six weeks with its current supply, says energy commission vice-chair. Plus, alleged Epstein suicide note unsealed by federal judge Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. Gas prices have risen above $6 in California – but there is yet more uncertainty on the horizon after the last oil tanker from the Middle East arrived in the state this week. What do we know about progress on a deal? Axios reported on Wednesday that Washington and Tehran were close to agreeing on a memorandum of understanding to end the war. Officials in Pakistan told the Guardian that an initial framework could possibly be agreed within 48 hours – but that nothing was certain and talks remained “difficult”. Head to our liveblog for the latest. Continue reading...

Clea Skopeliti · Thu, May 7, 2026, 4:52 AM
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Uncertainty looms as last oil tanker from Middle East arrives in California | First Thing

State can meet fuel demand for next six weeks with its current supply, says energy commission vice-chair. Plus, alleged Epstein suicide note unsealed by federal judge

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Good morning.

Gas prices have risen above $6 in California – but there is yet more uncertainty on the horizon after the last oil tanker from the Middle East arrived in the state this week.

What do we know about progress on a deal? Axios reported on Wednesday that Washington and Tehran were close to agreeing on a memorandum of understanding to end the war. Officials in Pakistan told the Guardian that an initial framework could possibly be agreed within 48 hours – but that nothing was certain and talks remained “difficult”.

Head to our liveblog for the latest.

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