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Dark side of an oil boom
Ann Carrns Mar 21, 2012
There's an oil boom going on in western North Dakota. The region is sitting on billions of gallons of oil. The city at the heart of it -- Williston -- is stretched beyond capacity.
No connection between drilling and pumps
Eve Troeh Mar 21, 2012
A new Associated Press analysis shows domestic oil production doesn't translate to gas prices.
Go North, young man!
Ann Carrns Mar 22, 2012
The promise of steady work is attracting workers of all ages to Williston, N.D., and creating a new boom town on America's energy frontier.
The scarce ways that crude oil costs could drop
Scott Tong Mar 21, 2012
The president might be able to do little to really bring down short term gas prices. But reporter Scott Tong outlines some things that actually would affect the price.
China to hike oil prices, risk slower growth
Rob Schmitz Mar 20, 2012
China's government has announced a 7 percent oil price increase. The hike could slow growth but some say it might also reduce wealth inequality.
Crude oil prices on the rise
Stephen Beard Mar 16, 2012
After rumors that the U.S. and U.K. might release crude oil stock prices were found untrue -- at least for now -- prices are climbing back up.
Sanctions hitting Iranian oil production hard
Stephen Beard Mar 15, 2012
Iran is feeling the effects of U.S. sanctions over its nuclear program. The International Energy Agency says Iranian oil exports have fallen to a ten-year low.
How gas prices are affecting Americans
Frank Newport Mar 8, 2012
According to the latest Gallup data, Americans could withstand over $5 a gallon for gasoline before they had to significantly change their buying habits.
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?
