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The private empire of ExxonMobil
Jeremy Hobson May 1, 2012
A new book explores the leadership in the mega oil company, and how it affected its image in the global economy and its views on climate change.
More from Steve Coll on ExxonMobil
Jeremy Hobson May 1, 2012
ExxonMobil, one of the biggest companies in the world, has battled scandal after scandal and shaped much of how power works in modern society. How did it get to the top?
Delta buying oil refinery to help reduce costs
Heidi N. Moore May 1, 2012
In a first for an airline, Delta plans to pay $150 million for an oil refinery in Pennsylvania in a effort to bring some order to its fuel prices. But even if Delta's oil refinery deal works out well, fares are probably not going to drop.
Delta Air Lines is buying its own refinery
John Dimsdale May 3, 2012
The airline has had enough of price hikes and supply interruptions. But whether the airline can run a refinery is another question.
'We need to pretend we're not interested in gas'
Rex Huppke Apr 27, 2012
Commentator Rex Huppke says if we all act like gas is passé, we can concentrate on more important things -- like jet packs.
This is the oil business
Alex Chadwick Apr 19, 2013
Oil doesn't come from a gas pump, it comes from modern-day prospectors who depend on data ... and luck.
Gas prices inch down, but for how long?
John Dimsdale Apr 19, 2012
They always seem to come down slower than they went up, but gasoline prices are beginning to ease -- there could be more relief in sight.
Argentina moves to nationalize its largest oil company
Tom Burridge Apr 17, 2012
Spanish oil giant Repsol currently controls Argentina's largest national oil company, but perhaps not for long.
ExxonMobil to team up with Russian oil company
Peter van Dyk Apr 17, 2012
ExxonMobil has sealed a landmark deal with Russia's state oil producer. Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson was in Moscow to announce the deal, which gives the U.S. oil giant access to Russia's vast oil fields.
Housing starts drop, a crackdown on oil price manipulation
Juli Niemann Apr 17, 2012
There was an unexpected drop last month in housing starts. Meanwhile, President Obama has plans to crack down on those who manipulate oil prices.
