A new rule coming into effect for marine shipping in 2020 promises to drive up the price of diesel, as well as low sulfur crudes like West Texas Intermediate.
Understanding The Debate Over Ethanol And Smog
The ethanol industry and President Trump are advocating for year-round sales of 15% ethanol blends. Here’s why some are concerned about this move.
Why Fall Brings Cheaper Gasoline
Gasoline prices usually fall after summer, and not just because demand drops. Today, I explain the factors that typically lead gasoline prices to trend down as fall arrives.
Venezuela’s Citgo Refineries At Risk Of Seizure
A decade ago, I suggested that U.S. oil companies target Venezuela’s Citgo refineries as compensation for Venezuela’s expropriation of their assets. Last week a court ruling opened the door for that remedy.
Build A Portfolio At A Discount Using Options
If you’re building a portfolio, or just looking to add a new position, doing it via options will expedite the process and save you a few percentage points.
Yes, The U.S. Is The World’s Top Energy Producer
Last week President Trump was fact-checked for claiming the U.S. is the world’s largest energy producer. But in this case, the fact-checker had to be fact-checked.
Natural Gas Price Spike May Be Looming
Natural gas inventories are low heading into the high-demand season, yet natural gas prices do not reflect the possibility of tight supplies this winter.
The U.S. Is Still The Global Natural Gas King
The U.S. remained the global natural gas production leader in 2017, but based on proved reserves that will likely change in coming years.
Oil Company Spending And Oil Reserves Are On The Rise
A new report shows that after declining in 2015 and 2016, the oil industry increased capital spending in 2017. Oil reserves rebounded as well.
How The Fracking Boom Postponed OPEC’s World Domination
A decade ago it appeared that OPEC was in the driver’s seat of the global oil markets. Then the fracking revolution happened, and changed everything.