Stories Tagged as
Oil
Why isn't Big Oil up in arms about the climate-friendly Inflation Reduction Act?
by
Andy Uhler
Aug 8, 2022
The bill incentivizes clean energy but doesn't vilify fossil fuels. Traditional oil companies can access some of the benefits as well.
As Russia limits Europe's natural gas supply, Germany pays the price
by
Andy Uhler
Jul 26, 2022
Europe's largest economy depends on Russian gas. Vladimir Putin is using it as a political weapon.
It takes a long time to get from a federal drilling lease to actual oil
by
Andy Uhler
Jul 6, 2022
Companies have to evaluate their prospects, then come up with a budget and manage crew and equipment logistics.
Biden asks companies "setting those gas prices" to lower them. Can they?
Jun 23, 2022
Gas stations are usually separate from the big oil conglomerates whose names they carry. Owners are often individuals with some control over what you pay at their pumps — but not much.
Could reopening idled oil refineries ease gasoline prices?
by
Lily Jamali
May 30, 2022
The idea is drawing attention, but analysts disagree on whether White House pressure on the industry would work.
Energy stocks are now the belle of the Wall Street ball
by
Andy Uhler
May 24, 2022
Energy investors have profited as prices climbed. But companies hesitate to boost production, even though costs weigh on consumers.
Mexico turns back the clock on oil reforms, closes down foreign investment
May 24, 2022
The changes mean that Mexico can't drill for as much oil, just as the world is seeking alternate sources to Russian oil because of the war in Ukraine.
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U.S. oil refiners' margins smash records, but few plan to build more plants
by
Andy Uhler
May 23, 2022
"Crack spreads" are higher than ever. But investors aren't interested in dumping money into fossil fuel expansion.
Rising oil prices fuel a windfall for the industry
by
Matt Levin
Apr 29, 2022
Outsize profits and stock buybacks are inviting more scrutiny from policymakers and environmental advocates.
What does the current energy crisis mean for the clean energy transition?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Richard Cunningham
Apr 28, 2022
The war in Ukraine is forcing the U.S. to reconsider its dependence on oil.