Marketplace®
Every story is an economic story

The economics of Keystone in an era of cheap oil

Pipeline is at top of agenda of Republican-controlled Congress. Why?

Back when the Keystone XL pipeline was proposed in 2008, oil hit an all-time high and traded at over $140 a barrel. But oil has crashed, trading below $50 on Monday.

Approval of the pipeline is at the top of the agenda for the new Republican-controlled Congress. The question is: What is the energy rationale for and against the project in a period of cheap oil?

Click the media player above to hear more.

Related Topics

Latest Episodes

View All Shows
  • Marketplace
    9 hours ago
    25:16
  • Marketplace Morning Report
    16 hours ago
    5:54
  • Marketplace Tech
    21 hours ago
    8:19
  • This Is Uncomfortable
    5 days ago
    27:11
  • Million Bazillion
    7 days ago
    12:18
  • Make Me Smart
    4 months ago
    24:33