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U.S. Energy Department to Release One Million Barrels of Gasoline to Lower Prices

The U.S. Energy Department’s Office of Petroleum Reserves has announced plans to release one million gas barrels from the Northeast Gasoline Supply Reserve to help lower prices during summer. The department said the initiative is strategically timed to ensure sufficient supply for the tri-state and northeast regions during a period of high demand – between…...

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U.S. Oil and Gas Sectors at Risk Due to Potentially Strong Hurricane Season: EIA

Meteorologists are predicting a stronger hurricane season this year, which elevates risk for weather associated production disruptions in the U.S. natural gas and oil sectors, according to a May 22 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Reports from AccuWeather are forecasting around 20 to 25 storms this year, with a likelihood of around…...

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Brent Crude Oil Price Forecast Increases After OPEC+ Extends Production Cuts: EIA

Brent crude oil and petroleum product prices are projected to increase for the remainder of 2024, according to a March 21 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.  The projected price increase can be attributed to the announcement that OPEC+ will extend the current voluntary production cuts through the second quarter of 2024. The…...

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Visual Primer: Western States Advance Clean Fuel Policies to Lower Transportation Emissions

A growing number of states across the U.S. are considering clean fuel programs to limit the carbon intensity of transportation fuels and to incentivize the production of low-carbon and renewable alternatives.

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U.S. Gasoline and Diesel Prices Increase Due to Reduced Refinery Activity: EIA

U.S. gasoline and diesel prices rose during February although retail average prices are below 2023 levels for this time of the year, according to a March 6 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The price increase can be attributed to the sharp decline in refinery utilization and decreasing regional inventories across the major…...

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U.S. Crude Oil Production Rises Due to Enhanced Wells Productivity: EIA

U.S. crude oil production has risen significantly over the last decade, in line with productivity increases at new wells according to a Mar .5 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The U.S. became the world’s largest crude oil producer in 2018 and as of October 2023 accounts for about 16 percent of total…...

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U.S. Crude Oil Production Reaches Record High in August 2023: EIA

U.S. crude oil production reached an all-time high in August 2023, according to a Jan. 23 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The increase in production can be attributed to higher output in Texas. The state has primarily been producing relatively dense crude oil throughout 2023. Oil production in Texas, which has remained…...

Oregon Governor Orders Sweeping Climate Action Setting Sector-Specific Emissions Caps, Tougher Clean Fuel Targets

U.S. EPA Proposes Fee on Wasteful Methane Emissions From Oil and Gas Operations

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Jan. 12 proposed measures to reduce wasteful methane emissions in the oil and gas sector in accordance with the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, or IRA. The proposed rule involves imposing charges on significant emitters that exceed emissions intensity levels established by Congress. In December, the agency issued New Source…...