oil prices
‘Drill, Baby, Drill’ Is America’s Only Idea
Every decade or so, Americans freak out over soaring gas prices but never commit to changing the fundamental dynamics that make it such a problem to begin with.
Saudi Arabia cannot believe it's getting this much blowback over an assassination
“I don't think they expected such an international reaction."
The oil industry might be overestimating the financial gain from Trans Mountain
Expanding the pipeline does not guarantee Canada will be able to sell its dirt-cheap crude in Asia
WTF is going on in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince this weekend ordered the detention of dozens of princes, ministers and high-ranking officials in a “corruption” crackdown widely seen as a ploy to consolidate his grip on power.
TransCanada cancels its $15 billion Energy East pipeline
Low oil prices, regulatory hurdles and fears project would contaminate nearly 3,000 lakes and rivers seen as reasons for axing the plan.
Cheap Oil Is Ruining Aberdeen's Sex Work Industry
We spoke to sex workers, an economist and a sex work charity volunteer about what a $50 per barrel oil price means for the oldest trade on the planet.
Fort McMurray Residents Remain Displaced as Fire Pushes North
Estimates put the oil industry at a $770 million loss, and more evacuations have been ordered as the fire moves north.
The Saudi King Just Fired the Guy Who's Been in Charge of the Country's Oil for 20 Years
Faced with plummeting oil prices, King Salman wants to revamp Saudi Arabia's economy and consider a future that relies less on petroleum sales.
Are Russia and OPEC Forging an Unholy Alliance to Boost Oil Prices? Not Likely
A new global alliance to revive oil markets would mark a fundamental shift in the global politics of oil, bringing Russia into unfamiliar alignment with the 13-member Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries in a bid to support falling prices.
We Asked an Expert What the Hell Is Going On with the Price of Oil
Potential price wars between energy supplying nations, an Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) not keen on cutting production that could stabilize the market, and conspiracy theories about market manipulation by key players abound.