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Does U.S. oil boom mean lower prices at the pump?
Sarah Gardner May 14, 2013
America's closer to energy independence, but the days of $2 gas are history.
How the markets will react to more North American fuel production
Juli Niemann May 14, 2013
When fossil fuel gets cheap.
A new era in North American fossil fuel production
Krissy Clark May 14, 2013
A new report says North America will once again dominate fossil fuel production
The next 10 years in energy
Ben Johnson May 7, 2013
It's cheaper and easier than ever to extract natural gas -- thanks in part to advances in controversial technologies like hydraulic fracturing. As technology advances over the next decade, will it stay that way?
Surrounded by wolves in a North Dakota oil town
Todd Melby May 3, 2013
A young woman takes action to feel safe in an oil boomtown filled with lonely and sometimes aggressive men.
Ending foreign oil dependence won't solve all our energy woes, says Michael Levi
Kai Ryssdal May 2, 2013
In his new book "The Power Surge," Michael Levi says ending our dependence on foreign oil won't solve all our energy and economic woes.
As Obama visits Mexico, the slippery topic of oil comes up
Jennifer Collins May 2, 2013
President Obama visits Mexico today and will hold talks with President Enrique Pena de Nieto. Among the likely topics: Mexico's vast oil and gas reserves. Production could increase with foreign funding, but that is a touchy move in Mexico.
Natural gas prices skyrockets, will wells and fracking follow?
David Weinberg Apr 29, 2013
Natural gas prices are at a two-year high. Does this mean even more natural gas in our lives?
Are falling prices of gold and oil good or bad?
Diane Swonk Apr 18, 2013
Diane Swonk, chief economist with Mesirow Financial, explains why commodity prices are falling and how the U.S. economy could benefit.
Oil spills, pipelines, and angry environmentalists, oh my!
Scott Tong Apr 4, 2013
The latest oil spill in Arkansas has environmentalists up in arms over how Big Oil transports their product.
