Crude Economics
Why Today’s Oil Price Rebound Fizzled

Brent crude hit $37 in trading today for the first time in two months. Here’s why that rebound didn’t last:

Crude Economics
Why OPEC Hasn’t Cut Production

The Saudi oil minister said production cuts aren’t in the cards “because there is less trust.” Prices are predictably falling again.

Crude Economics
IEA Predicts a Bad Two Years for Shale, Prices Rebound

Oil prices jumped today after a new IEA report came out that predicts U.S. oil production could fall this year and next.

Crude Economics
The Oil Beyond OPEC’s Control

Producers outside of OPEC are ready to take advantage of any future output limits put in place by the cartel.

Crude Economics
Savvy Saudis Making Iran the Enemy of OPEC

Iran is the biggest obstacle to a proposed petrostate production freeze. Is this by Saudi design?

Crude Economics
Why a Russia-Saudi Output Freeze Isn’t Sending Oil Prices Up

Two of the world’s biggest oil producers agreed to freeze their production at current levels this week, so why have oil prices gone down?

Crude Economics
Pinch Yourself—a Gallon of Gas for Less than a Buck?

Thanks to today’s bearish oil market, many Midwestern drivers could soon be paying less than $1 per gallon of gas.

Crude Economics
Is China Hitting Peak Oil?

China’s oil production is expected to fall this year. That’s good news for world peace.

Crude Economics
Oil Stays Cheap over Doubts about Russia-OPEC Cooperation

Oil prices are down over 4 percent in trading today as analysts doubt proposed cooperation between Russia and OPEC.

Crude Economics
Shale Buoys American Oil Output

The latest numbers show that shale producers are keeping America’s oil output up, even in a bearish market.

1 8 9 10 11 12 21
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
© The American Interest LLC 2005-2025
About Us Privacy
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.