The biggest release of emergency oil stockpiles in history was announced. Why crude may keep rising
A historic release of oil reserves raises questions about future crude prices.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Energy
Energy markets, oil and gas, renewables, grids, and utilities.
Briefing: America Depends Less on Oil Than Ever
Strategic angle: A new report highlights the decreasing reliance of the U.S. on oil resources.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Governor Newsom condemns and vows to fight Trump for exploiting Iran war crisis of his own making to harm California’s coastline
Strategic angle: California Governor takes a stand against perceived political manipulation impacting the state's environment.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Supplemental budget bill stalls as Alaska House mulls war-fueled oil price forecast
Strategic angle: Alaska House deliberates on the implications of rising oil prices driven by global conflicts.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Trump Invokes Emergency Powers to Restart CA Coastal Pipeline
Newsom vows to sue in response to Trump's actions.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Trump Administration Orders Restart of Dangerous Santa Barbara Oil Pipeline
Strategic angle: Center for Biological Diversity raises concerns over environmental risks.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Wall Street warns Iran war will trigger prolonged energy crisis
Strategic angle: US launches strike on Iran’s Kharg Island supply hub as banks forecast oil could push well above $100
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: Cuba confirms negotiations with US as country faces effects of oil blockade
Strategic angle: Cuba's president announced talks with the US amid an oil blockade, alongside a plan to release 51 prisoners as a goodwill gesture.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: How long could higher gas prices last?
Strategic angle: An analysis of the potential duration of elevated gas prices.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: Think Russian oil will calm the Iran conflict’s supply panic? Here’s what the math reveals.
Strategic angle: MarketWatch analyzes the potential impact of Russian oil on the Iran conflict's supply issues.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: 'Don’t Let Them Work On Your Car!': Woman Gets Oil Change. Then Mechanic Quotes Her $1,100 Of Work Because She Was Low On Coolant
Strategic angle: A woman's routine oil change turns into a shocking quote for unnecessary repairs.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: The Myth of the Oil Glut Is Dead - Crude Oil Prices Today
Strategic angle: An analysis of the current state of crude oil prices and the misconceptions surrounding oil supply.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: The Effects of Oil Shocks
Strategic angle: An analysis by the Cato Institute on the economic impacts of oil price fluctuations.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
US eases Russia oil sanctions to tame price surge, riling European allies
The United States has relaxed its sanctions on Russian oil to address rising prices, causing tensions with European partners.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: Why US easing of oil sanctions comes at perfect time for Russia
Strategic angle: The US has further eased sanctions on Russian oil in an attempt to bring soaring energy prices down, providing a significant boost to the Kremlin.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: Iran’s 'oil lifeline’ has been left untouched in the conflict. What happens if it's seized?
Strategic angle: Analysts say any attempt to attack or seize Iran’s strategic oil hub is likely to be fraught with risk.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: The oil crisis has sparked a scramble for energy. A hidden, clean and cheap source could be flowing in abundance under our feet
Strategic angle: Trillions of tons of hydrogen lie in Earth's crust. Can a Bavarian geologist unlock this clean and cheap energy source?
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: Gold set for weekly drop as oil price surge weighs on rate-cut hopes
Strategic angle: Gold prices are expected to decline this week as rising oil prices dampen expectations for interest rate cuts.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: Oil Prices Dip as U.S. Opens Brief Window for Stranded Russian Crude
Strategic angle: Crude oil prices experience a decline as the U.S. allows limited access to stranded Russian crude.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: Asian stocks slide as Iran war keeps oil near $100, dents rate-cut bets
Strategic angle: Rising oil prices due to the Iran conflict impact market confidence and monetary policy expectations.
Editorial Staff Mar 13