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Energy / Transportation

OPEC+ Alliance Boosts Oil Production as Energy Prices Soar

The additional 648,000 barrels per day will offer modest relief to the global economy. read more >

by Associated Press - June 2, 2022, 10:20am

An offshore oil rig off the coast of Louisiana

Energy / Government & Politics

Biden Cancels Offshore Oil Lease Sales in Gulf Coast, Alaska

The decision removes millions of acres from possible drilling as U.S. gas prices reach record highs. read more >

by Associated Press - May 13, 2022, 7:31am

Joe Biden speaks during an event on Nov. 14, 2020 at Los Angeles Trade–Technical College

Agriculture & Poultry / Government & Politics / Restaurants & Food

Biden Sees Bigger Role for US Farms Due to Ukraine War

He plans to announce three policy shifts, including doubling funding for domestic fertilizer production to $500 million. read more >

by Associated Press - May 11, 2022, 3:47pm

Energy / Government & Politics / Legal

Court Hearing: Did Biden Legally Suspend Oil Lease Sales?

Arkansas is among 13 states challenging the president's order. read more >

by Associated Press - May 10, 2022, 5:51am

Banking & Finance / Business Services / Construction

Labor Challenges, Bargain Housing Noted in Report on Little Rock Region’s Economy

Job growth is running at a slightly slower pace than the national average, but the region has advantages in other areas. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - April 26, 2022, 11:15am

Nashville, Tennessee / USA - October 22, 2020: US Election, Donald Trump, Joe Biden Presidential Debate on the Curb Event Center at Belmont University with Kristen Welker of NBC moderator

Government & Politics

Biden Waiving Ethanol Rule in Bid to Lower Gasoline Prices

Administration officials said the move will save drivers an average of 10 cents per gallon. read more >

by Associated Press - April 12, 2022, 11:15am

Agriculture & Poultry / Energy / Manufacturing

US Inflation Jumped 8.5% in Past Year, Highest Since 1981

Costs for food, gasoline, housing and other necessities are squeezing American consumers and wiping out pay raises many received. read more >

by Associated Press - April 12, 2022, 11:09am

Environmental workers clean the shore at Huntington Beach, California, after an oil spill in October 2021.

Construction / Energy / Government & Politics

US Will Require Valves on New Pipelines to Prevent Disasters

Pipeline companies for years resisted new valve requirements because of the expense of installing them and concerns they could close accidentally and shut off fuel supplies. read more >

by Associated Press - April 4, 2022, 10:08am

Motorists drive past a Shell gas station in Los Angeles with prices over $7 per gallon in March 2022

Agriculture & Poultry / Business Services / Energy

A Key Inflation Gauge Sets 40-Year High as Gas and Food Soar

Sharply higher prices for food, gasoline and other necessities are squeezing Americans' finances. read more >

by Associated Press - March 31, 2022, 12:57pm

Energy / Government & Politics / Transportation

Biden Taps Oil Reserve for 6 Months to Control Gas Prices

He's ordering the release of 1 million barrels per day. read more >

by Associated Press - March 31, 2022, 10:22am

Joe Biden discusses foreign policy during a presidential campaign speech in New York on Jan. 7, 2020. The president on Sept. 9, 2021 announced sweeping new COVID-19 vaccine requirements, including a mandate for employers with more 100 workers that requires them to be vaccinated or test weekly for the virus.

Energy / Government & Politics

US Partners With EU on Plan to Undercut Russian Energy

The U.S. and other nations will increase liquified natural gas exports to Europe by 15 billion cubic meters this year. read more >

by Associated Press - March 25, 2022, 6:23am

Energy

Ukraine War Increases Pressure for US Oil; Industry Faces Hurdles

"You can't ramp up if you can't find qualified people to do it," a New Mexico lawmaker said. read more >

by Associated Press - March 18, 2022, 3:35pm

Energy / Transportation

Energy Agency: 10 Steps Would Save 2.7M Barrels of Oil Per Day

The International Energy Agency says its plan would cut oil demand by the same amount as all the cars in China within four months. read more >

by Associated Press - March 18, 2022, 3:27pm

A file photo of a Shell gas station in Norwalk, Connecticut

Energy / Government & Politics / Transportation

EXPLAINER: What Does the US Ban on Russian Oil Accomplish?

Critics of Russia have said this would be the best — perhaps only — way to force Moscow to pull back. read more >

by Associated Press - March 8, 2022, 12:19pm

Energy / Government & Politics / Transportation

Biden Bans Russian Oil, Warns of ‘Putin Price Hike’ at Pump

The U.S. will be acting alone, but in close consultation with European allies. read more >

by Associated Press - March 8, 2022, 8:08am

Energy / Public Companies

Shell Says It Will Stop Buying Russian Oil, Natural Gas

The decision follows international pressure over the invasion of Ukraine. read more >

by Associated Press - March 8, 2022, 6:32am

Energy

OPEC Sticks to Plan of Gradual Output Hikes as Crude Soars

The group's leaders chose to increase oil production by 400,000 barrels per day in April. read more >

by Associated Press - March 2, 2022, 6:55am

Government & Politics

Nations Agree to Release 60 Million Barrels of Oil Amid Russian War

It's only the fourth time in history that the International Energy Agency has done a coordinated drawdown. read more >

by Associated Press - March 1, 2022, 11:15am

A column of armored personnel carriers travels on a snowy road in Ukraine on Jan. 31, 2022.

Agriculture & Poultry / Energy / Retail

Oil, Wheat Prices Jump After Ukraine Attack

The conflict looks set to send prices higher at gasoline pumps and grocery stores around the world. read more >

by Associated Press - February 24, 2022, 9:54am

Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting in Moscow in May 2020

Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance / Energy

Russia-Ukraine Conflict Raises Big Risks for Global Economy

The threat of accelerated inflation and higher energy prices has already rattled markets. read more >

by Associated Press - February 24, 2022, 6:32am

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OPEC+ Alliance Boosts Oil Production as Energy Prices Soar

Biden Cancels Offshore Oil Lease Sales in Gulf Coast, Alaska

Biden Sees Bigger Role for US Farms Due to Ukraine War

Court Hearing: Did Biden Legally Suspend Oil Lease Sales?

Labor Challenges, Bargain Housing Noted in Report on Little Rock Region’s Economy

Biden Waiving Ethanol Rule in Bid to Lower Gasoline Prices

US Inflation Jumped 8.5% in Past Year, Highest Since 1981

US Will Require Valves on New Pipelines to Prevent Disasters

A Key Inflation Gauge Sets 40-Year High as Gas and Food Soar

Biden Taps Oil Reserve for 6 Months to Control Gas Prices

US Partners With EU on Plan to Undercut Russian Energy

Ukraine War Increases Pressure for US Oil; Industry Faces Hurdles

Energy Agency: 10 Steps Would Save 2.7M Barrels of Oil Per Day

EXPLAINER: What Does the US Ban on Russian Oil Accomplish?

Biden Bans Russian Oil, Warns of ‘Putin Price Hike’ at Pump

Shell Says It Will Stop Buying Russian Oil, Natural Gas

OPEC Sticks to Plan of Gradual Output Hikes as Crude Soars

Nations Agree to Release 60 Million Barrels of Oil Amid Russian War

Oil, Wheat Prices Jump After Ukraine Attack

Russia-Ukraine Conflict Raises Big Risks for Global Economy

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