oil

The Bush (Oil) Tax Cut of 2008

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - August 11, 2008

The big drop in oil prices is effectively a powerful and direct tax cut. more >>

The Risks of Falling Gas Prices

By Rick Newman - Rick Newman - August 8, 2008

Cheaper gas could lull drivers into bad decisions—all over again. more >>

With Congress on Summer Break, Some Old-Fashioned Political Theater Over Oil Drilling

By Katherine Skiba - Nation & World - August 8, 2008

While Republicans give speeches to an adjourned House, Democrats try to defend a drilling moratorium. more >>

Will High Oil Prices Kill Globalization?

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - August 7, 2008

Nope, companies will innovate and adapt. more >>

Death Watch in a Mill Town

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - August 5, 2008

High oil prices may be the final blow for a legendary paper plant. more >>

How General Petraeus Saved the U.S. Economy

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - August 5, 2008

Chaos in Iraq would have pushed oil prices even higher. more >>

Why Oil Really Fell Today—and Could Keep Falling

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - August 4, 2008

It might be time to focus on scientists rather than speculators. more >>

Obama Shows New Openness to Offshore Oil Drilling

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - August 4, 2008

The candidate says he would consider lifting the moratorium to help Congress pass energy bill. more >>

Public Opinion: Barack Obama and Offshore Drilling—a Flip-Flop or Real Leadership?

Opinion - August 4, 2008

Is his willingness to compromise on offshore drilling a sign of vacillation or leadership? more >>

It's Boom Time for Oil in the Gulf of Mexico, Despite a Ban on Drilling in Many Areas

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - August 1, 2008

Amid the debate over offshore drilling, a reality check. more >>

Company Introduces Soy-Based Laser Cartridges

By David LaGesse - Dave's Download - August 1, 2008

New toner should prove no more costly than the name-brand cartridges for laser printers. more >>

GOP Oil and Gas Scare Tactics, Cont.

By John Mashek - A Capital View - August 1, 2008

Exxon Mobil posted a record profit for the quarter, but yeah, they need more. more >>

Don't Buy the Republican Oil and Gas Scare Tactics

By John Mashek - A Capital View - July 31, 2008

The Republicans want to energy-scare you into supporting them, but they share plenty of blame, too. more >>

Public Opinion: Should the United States Permit Offshore Drilling for Oil?

Opinion - July 30, 2008

Proponents say that it will help prices but critics say it would harm the environment. more >>

The Economics of Oil and the Dollar

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - July 17, 2008

If not for monetary mistakes, oil wouldn't be so pricey. more >>

On Offshore Oil Drilling, the Ball Is Now in Congress's Court

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - July 14, 2008

Bush's lifting of symbolic ban on offshore oil drilling puts added pressure on Congress to act. more >>

Stop the Energy Insanity

By Mortimer Zuckerman - Opinion - July 10, 2008

No combination of solar, wind, or anything else will allow us independence in the foreseeable future. more >>

For Texas, $300 million in Drilling Profits

By Kenneth Terrell - The Paper Trail - July 8, 2008

The UT system sees an 80 percent increase in profits from oil and natural gas drilling on its land. more >>

Iraq Should Have an Oil Trust

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - July 7, 2008

A portion of the revenues from oil should go straight back to the people of Iraq. more >>

Shifting Public Opinion On Offshore Oil Drilling

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - June 27, 2008

The soaring price of gasoline may be making the public more receptive to offshore drilling. more >>

6 Myths About Oil Speculators

By Rick Newman - Rick Newman - June 27, 2008

They might be driving up prices a bit, but $4 gas isn't their fault. more >>

Supreme Court Cuts Exxon Oil Spill Penalty

Nation & World - June 25, 2008

Ruling finds the $2.5 billion damages award is excessive. more >>

Why More Saudi Oil Could Harm American Consumers

By Rick Newman - Rick Newman - June 24, 2008

The Saudis and other oil producers want to prolong—not break—our addiction to oil. more >>

Raise Interest Rates, and Make OPEC Cry

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - June 23, 2008

Fed action would boost the dollar and help bring down oil prices. more >>

Offshore Oil Drilling Debate Could Hurt Obama

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - June 19, 2008

Even Democratic advisers say McCain's campaign is wise to bring up an end to the drilling moratorium. more >>