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U.S. to become world's top oil producer
Jeff Horwich Nov 12, 2012
The International Energy Agency is forecasting that the U.S. will become the biggest oil producer in the world within the next decade.
Is the U.S. at risk of another OPEC oil embargo?
Scott Tong Oct 3, 2012
The OPEC oil embargo nearly 40 years was a shock to the U.S. and its economy. But the long-term effects proved a shock to Saudi Arabia and other OPEC members, who learned that oil and politics don't mix.
In Dave Eggers' 'Hologram,' the fall of U.S. manufacturing
Kai Ryssdal Jul 18, 2012
In his new novel, "A Hologram for the King," Dave Eggers muses on manufacturing and the global economy though the eyes of a struggling American businessman in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia goes solar
Eve Troeh May 14, 2012
The world's largest oil exporter isn't necessarily concerned about saving the planet. It's about being able to export even more crude.
Price of oil rises slightly above $100 a barrel
John Dimsdale Jan 18, 2012
Saudi Arabia is using a steady hand to ensure stable prices of oil, even if that means increasing supply. It's in their best economic interest.
Other nations promise help if Iran cuts off oil supply
Stephen Beard Dec 28, 2011
Oil prices are down a bit this morning after a Saudi oil official said his country would pump more crude. That follows Iran's threat to block the Strait of Hormuz, where about one fifth of the world's oil passes through.
Iran oil blockade unlikely to go through
Stephen Beard Dec 28, 2011
Halting, or even dislocating, the flow of one-fifth of the world's oil supply could send the price of crude into the stratosphere. But the oil market doesn't appear to take the threat seriously.
MID-DAY UPDATE: Gary Locke expected to be new U.S. Ambassador to China, Oil prices fall on OPEC discussions
Katharine Crnko Mar 8, 2011
Today President Obama is expected to nominate Commerce Secretary Gary Locke to be the new U.S. Ambassador to China. He'd be the first Chinese-Ame...
MID-DAY UPDATE: Unrest in Libya causes oil prices to spike; home prices fell in December
Katharine Crnko Feb 22, 2011
Oil giant Shell has moved all of its foreign workers out of Libya, following a similar move by BP late last week. With protests in Libya escalating...
