U.S. oil producers could get $63 billion boost from high crude prices, analysis shows

Soaring energy prices due to the Iran war could provide a massive windfall for U.S. oil companies. Rystad Energy, a market research firm, estimates that shale oil producers in the U.S. could earn an additional $63 billion in sales as prices soar past $100 a barrel.  If oil prices averaged $70 a barrel — their approximate level before … Read more

Gas prices edge higher with Brent crude remaining above $100 per barrel

Gasoline prices inched higher on Monday with Brent crude remaining above $100 per barrel, as the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane for the global energy supply, remains paralyzed amid the Iran war.  The average price for a gallon of gas rose to $3.72 on Monday, up from $3.70 on Sunday and representing an increase … Read more