The Latest Breaking News from Oil

US oil producers broke a major record

The U.S. is now producing more oil than any other nation in history

Salon · Dec 20, 2023

Oil companies offer $382M for offshore drilling rights in last sale before 2025

Oil companies have offered $382 million for drilling rights in the Gulf of Mexico after courts rejected the Biden administration’s plans to scale back the sale to protect an endangered whale species

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2023

Crude Closes Mildly Higher as Red Sea Worries Overshadow a Bearish EIA Report

February WTI crude oil (CLG24 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.28 (+0.38%), and Feb RBOB gasoline (RBG24 ) closed up +0.06 (+0.03%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Wednesday posted modest gains, with crude climbing to a 2-1/2 week high. Concerns about disruptions to Middle East crude supplies are boosting...

Barchart · Dec 20, 2023

How fossil fuel companies won COP28

Another climate summit has come and gone. The 28th Conference of the Parties of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28 to you and me) took stock of the world’s progress in limiting global heating to 1.5°C. This is the guardrail scientists have advised world leaders to make every…

The Conversation · Dec 20, 2023

Should you really buy non-stick pans? Expert advice on surprisingly divisive pans

Non-stick pans have become increasingly popular over the years. But with valid health concerns, I spoke to experts about the benefits and limitations.

Homes & Gardens · Dec 20, 2023

U.S. imposes more Russian oil price cap sanctions and issues new compliance rules for shippers

The U.S. has imposed new sanctions on alleged violators of its price cap on Russian oil and tightened compliance rules for insurance firms and shippers that move it

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2023

Oil Prices Rebound After Houthi Attacks In Red Sea; BP, Equinor Pause Shipping Through Suez

Attacks on Red Sea shipping are driving up oil prices, prompting the US to form a coalition of nation's the crack down on Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Geopolitical uncertainty looks to be a key concern for investors in 2024.

International Business Times · Dec 20, 2023

Houthis Ruin Christmas

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Reason · Dec 20, 2023

More than 100 container ships rerouted from Suez canal to avoid Houthi attacks

Cape of Good Hope diversion adds 6,000 nautical miles and three or four weeks to delivery times and has driven up oil prices

The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2023

Energy price cap in Great Britain to fall by 14% in April, says forecaster

Cheaper oil and gas expected to fuel drop in annual bills by £268 to £1,660

The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2023