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Oil prices jump despite expected lower demand
Julia Coronado Aug 13, 2012
Oil prices have jumped to a three month high in overseas trading. Brent Crude is at $114 a barrel this morning, despite forecasts that say global oil demand will be lower than first expected.
What the fiscal cliff could mean for individual taxpayers
Paddy Hirsch Aug 9, 2012
We've talked about the possible effects of the fiscal cliff on the economy, but there will be immediate and duplicate consequences for individuals too.
Chevron refinery fire hits oil market
Juli Niemann Aug 7, 2012
A major refinery for Chevron caught fire in California last night. The fire in Richmond, outside of San Francisco, has been extinguished, but the fire could be bad news for drivers across the West, because one less refinery online is likely to mean higher gas prices.
Oil refinery catches fire in Northern California
Eve Troeh Aug 7, 2012
A major refinery for Chevron caught fire in California last night. The fire has been contained, but it's still burning. And one less refinery won't be any help for already high gas prices.
Gas prices from Norway to Venezuela
Jeff Tyler Sep 4, 2012
Charging less than a dime per gallon, Venezuela sells cheapest gas on the planet. Norway has some of the highest fuel prices in the world.
From banker to janitor -- all in a day's work
Krissy Clark Aug 1, 2012
To get herself out of debt, one banker had to take a very different kind of job.
BP oil earnings report shows signs of weakness
Stephen Beard Jul 31, 2012
The British oil company BP is reporting a sharp drop in profits. The company made just $238 million last quarter, compared with more than $5 billion a year ago.
The drought to affect prices at the supermarket
Paddy Hirsch Jul 25, 2012
Expect the prices for meat and dairy goods to rise as the Midwest drought continues.
China wants oil company with U.S. assets
Mitchell Hartman Jul 24, 2012
Analysts don't expect a replay of the fight that stopped CNOOC from buying Unocal.
Oil services firms get squeezed by slowdown
Mark Garrison Jul 20, 2012
Schlumberger and Baker Hughes help big oil drill. But their business is softening as some drillers pull back due to the economic slowdown.
