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Gas prices drop slightly, but could still rise
Juli Niemann Mar 6, 2012
The national average for a gallon of gasoline dipped today after about a month of steady increases. At the same time, tension with Iran could push those back up.
The 'what ifs' in oil prices
Scott Tong Mar 6, 2012
Oil prices fell today on the possible resumption of nuclear talks between Iran, the U.S. and its allies. But would prices stay down for long?
BP plans to move forward after settlement
Mitchell Hartman Mar 5, 2012
The big oil company BP has settled with thousands of Gulf Coast residents and businesses for their economic losses and medical claims from its massive 2010 oil spill -- to the tune of $7.8 billion.
Gas prices reaching new heights this year
Jeremy Hobson Mar 2, 2012
Yesterday, a report of a pipeline explosion in Saudi Arabia sent oil prices up near a four-year high. The Saudis denied that report, but two things are clear: Oil traders are on edge, and prices remain very high. And obviously, that's trickling right down to the gas tank.
Shell tries to skirt potential court challenges
John Dimsdale Mar 1, 2012
The oil company hopes to avoid long delays in its plans to start offshore drilling in the Alaskan Arctic Ocean. But a preemptive lawsuit may create more problems than it solves.
TransCanada to continue with Keystone pipeline in south
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Feb 28, 2012
The Canadian oil firm had wanted to run oil all the way from Canada to the Gulf, but President Obama rejected that earlier this year. Now, the company is settling for a pipeline from Oklahoma to Texas.
Iran sanctions could lead to higher gas costs in U.S.
Adriene Hill Feb 20, 2012
Oil prices have jumped to a near nine month high this morning. That's after Iran cut exports to Britain and France over sanctions related to Iran's nuclear program.
Is Iran's nuclear program aimed at making weapons?
Scott Tong Feb 16, 2012
Not everyone is so sure that the answer is yes.
Tensions in Middle East affecting oil prices
Adriene Hill Feb 15, 2012
Oil prices are on the rise today, in part because of news out of Syria. But there are also bigger picture problems to worry about.
U.S. edging toward energy independence
Joel Patterson Feb 7, 2012
Thanks to new domestic sources and tough mileage standards, America is producing 81 percent of its own energy, according to a new report.
