Energy Supply and Demand Issues Face Uncertain Times
Even though many petroleum industry and government officials predict global demand to increase in the coming months, they fully recognize a high degree of uncertainty...
Petroleum Prices Surpass Last Year
by Alex Mills
The demand for petroleum products in the U.S. and around the world continues to put strains on crude oil production and refining supplies resulting in...
Biden Threatens American Oil Producers with a ‘Windfall Profit Tax’
by Alex Mills
President Biden threatened American oil producers this week with punitive taxes if they do not decrease prices. Just seven days before the midterm election, Biden...
Countries Consider Options to Manipulate Energy Markets
by Alex Mills
Politicians around the world just can’t help themselves. They can’t keep their cotton-picking hands out of trying to manipulate energy markets. Take the political leaders...
Energy Prices Expected to Rise as Winter Approaches
by Alex Mills
As winter approaches, energy forecasters expect colder-than-average temperatures and higher energy prices. The Energy Information Administration at the U.S. Department of Energy releases its Short-Term...
U.S. Oil, Natural Gas Production Nears Record
by Alex Mills
Crude oil and natural gas production in the U.S. are headed for new records in 2022 and 2023 as the industry continues to show strength...
OPEC Announces Reduction in Oil Production Quota
by Alex Mills
Members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, and its non-members which includes Russia (OPEC+), agreed this week to reduce its oil production goals by...
Biden’s Energy Policy Reduces America’s Energy Security
by Alex Mills
President Joe Biden is playing Russian roulette with America’s energy future. He has implemented policies designed to replace reliable energy sources with unproven renewables and...
Carbon Dioxide Emissions Decline
by Alex Mills
A major goal of President Joe Biden and his administration is to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in the U.S. A few weeks ago Biden...
Energy Prices Decline but Economic Woes Continue
by Alex Mills
Energy prices have taken center stage as a battle ensues to decrease inflation while the fighting continues between Russia and Ukraine. Even though petroleum prices...