Axios

The cost to fill up your car will probably climb soon — and the oil price spike over Iran tensions is only one reason.

Why it matters: Gasoline is the most visible energy expense for many people. That makes it politically important, too.

President Trump is directing his administration to begin releasing government documents related to aliens and unidentified flying objects (UFOs), he announced Thursday evening.

The big picture: Trump's comments on Truth Social came hours after he accused former President Obama of disclosing classified information for saying aliens are "real" in a podcast last week.

Landfill gas is finding new life as renewable natural gas (RNG), a lower-emission fuel that can be used to power homes, businesses and vehicles — and it's already being produced in significant volumes across the country.

GM Energy plans to offer a leasing program for its home energy management system to make it easier for EV owners to power their house with their car.

Why it matters: Having a reliable source of backup power when the grid is down sounds appealing — but it requires thousands of dollars in extra hardware to enable that two-way flow of energy from the car to the home.

Oil prices jumped to their highest levels since last summer amid growing signs the U.S. is preparing a military strike against Iran.

Why it matters: The market sees risks to both Iranian exports but also a conflict that could threaten other supplies from the oil-producing region.