The Latest Breaking News from Oil

UK review of protest tactics expected to stop short of banning groups

Palestine Action, Just Stop Oil and Extinction Rebellion to be highlighted in report by John Woodcock for ‘dangerous’ tactics

The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2024

Texas bridge connecting Galveston and Pelican Island reopened after barge collision

Officials say a bridge near Galveston, Texas, that was damaged last week when a barge carrying fuel broke free from a tugboat has been reopened to vehicle and pedestrian traffic after safety inspections deemed it safe

The Independent UK · May 20, 2024

Why unions are lobbying Labour over a ‘just transition’ to cleaner energy

Jobs and communities dependent on oil and gas sector must be considered in plan to ban North Sea licences, say GMB and Unite

The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2024

Green activists push Biden to freeze ‘disastrous’ deepwater oil export rigs

Sensing election-year traction, coalition of 20 environmental groups also demand entrenchment of pause in gas-export licences

The Guardian - US · May 20, 2024

Just Stop Oil could be forced to pay compensation for protest disruption under government plans

Financial costs could be imposed on groups like Just Stop Oil if they carry out acts such as blocking roads or disrupting businesses

Evening Standard · May 20, 2024

I can’t afford olive oil. What else can I use?

If you buy your olive oil in bulk, you’ve likely been in for a shock in recent weeks. Major supermarkets have been selling olive oil for up to A$65 for a four-litre tin, and up to $26 for a 750 millilitre bottle.

The Conversation · May 20, 2024

'Copper is the new oil,' and prices could soar 50% as AI, green energy, and military spending boost demand, top commodities analyst says

"But I go back to the 2000s, I was bullish on oil then as I am on copper today."

Fortune · May 19, 2024

How to remove candle wax from upholstery — 6 different methods that work

Learn how to remove candle wax from upholstery. Experts say pick one of these six which you have ingredients for as quick action brings best results

Real Homes · May 19, 2024

Billie Eilish and Becky Hill’s grim take on growing up in today’s world

Brief letters: Pop stars’ angst | Palestinian olive oil | Garlic-less greengrocer | Euan Blair’s riches | Little carbon footprints

The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2024

Unite divert Labour election funds in protest over oil and gas ban plans

ONE of Britain’s biggest trade unions has demanded Labour commit £6.6 billion to save oil and gas jobs as it revealed it was putting financial…

The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2024