Crude Economics
Russia Ready to Talk Oil Cuts with OPEC

Moscow is entertaining the thought of coordinating a five percent cut in oil production with OPEC to help erase the global glut.

Crude Economics
Shale Producers Cinch Belts Tighter

Some of America’s biggest shale firms are cutting spending, but production isn’t falling off a cliff as many feared it might.

Crude Economics
Petrostates Still in Peril After Oil’s Rebound

Crude prices are up nearly 10 percent in trading today, but OPEC’s members—and to a certain extent the U.S.—are still in trouble.

Crude Economics
North Sea Oil off the Boil

Idled North Sea oil rigs are crowding one another in a Scottish port—a poor portent for UK energy security.

Crude Economics
Oil Market Braces for New Iranian Supplies

The IEA thinks the global oil market could “drown in oversupply” this year as Iran moves to boost production.

Crude Economics
Solar Stocks Plunge Alongside Oil Prices

Solar stocks are sliding right alongside global oil prices. Cheap crude makes it harder for renewables to thrive.

Crude Economics
Brace Yourself (Further): We Could See $20 Oil

Oil prices are flirting with sub-$30 levels, but they may not stop there.

Crude Economics
As North Sea Oil Falls, Scotland Hardest Hit

North Sea oil production is being crunched by bargain crude prices, and Scotland is looking like the big loser.

Crude Economics
Oil Companies Have Never (On Record) Had Year Start Like This

We’re only a week into 2016, and already it’s a terrible start to the year for oil producers.

Crude Economics
Crude Prices Hit Lowest Level Since 2004

Europe’s oil benchmark fell below $35 per barrel for the first time since 2004.

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