Tag: Oil

The Wages of Gridlock

The Wages of Gridlock

Geoffrey Norman · December 29, 2014 7:29 pm

The precipitous drop in the price of oil has not darkened the outlook of manufacturers in energy-heavy Texas, a survey released Monday shows. (AP Photo)

Texas manufacturers optimistic despite oil downturn

Joseph Lawler · December 29, 2014 6:17 pm

A woman stands in front of an exchange office in Moscow, Russia, Monday. (AP/Ivan Sekretarev)

Russia’s economy shrinking as oil plunges

Joseph Lawler · December 29, 2014 5:09 pm

Reason to Be Jolly this Holiday Season

Irwin M. Stelzer · December 27, 2014 12:35 pm

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Lower gas prices prove a valuable stocking stuffer

Zack Colman · December 25, 2014 6:59 pm

President Obama has chosen a former lobbyist for the Keystone XL pipeline as his new liaison to the Senate. (AP Photo)

Energy and Environment

Former Keystone XL lobbyist to serve as Obama Senate liasion

Zack Colman · December 23, 2014 8:05 pm

A Very Good Quarter

A Very Good Quarter

Geoffrey Norman · December 23, 2014 3:05 pm

The price of fuel is seen on a pump at a Sunoco Inc. gas station in Rockbridge, Ohio, U.S., on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014. Retail gasoline prices have fallen about 24% this year, yet crude oil and wholesale gasoline price declines have been more profound, highlighting an inconsistent relationship. (Ty Wright/Bloomberg via Getty images)

Obama, Congress should do what they can to keep oil cheap

Washington Examiner · December 23, 2014 10:00 am

Fracking is a drilling method that injects a high-pressure mixture of water, sand and chemicals to access hydrocarbons buried deep under tight-rock formations.Â Â (iStock)

Energy and Environment

Energy firm settles with feds for fracking pollution

Zack Colman · December 22, 2014 10:25 pm

Quick Trip clerk adjusts the gas price sign numbers at a QT convenient store as gas prices continue to tumble nationwide. Motorists are now seeing prices under $3 a gallon for the first time in four years, which also means that gas stations are paying less for the fuel, too. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

AAA: Falling pump prices break record

Zack Colman · December 22, 2014 6:15 pm

American University Campus (courtesy American University)

Energy and Environment

The kids are alright — the adults, not so much

Caleb Stewart Rossiter · December 20, 2014 10:00 am

The Blessing of Cheap Oil Flow On

The Blessing of Cheap Oil Flow On

Geoffrey Norman · December 19, 2014 8:54 pm