Articles by Rebecca Torres
Gasoline Prices Defy Oil Drop, California Faces $7.50 Per Gallon
National gasoline averages held above $4 per gallon Wednesday despite falling crude prices, with California drivers facing prices nearing $7.50 in some areas as refinery issues and logistical challenges compound geopolitical pressures.
Oil Prices Surge Amid Hormuz Blockage, OPEC+ Move Fails to Ease Supply Crunch
Oil prices climbed Monday with WTI closing at $112.41 and Brent at $109.77 as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely blocked. OPEC+'s modest production increase fails to offset significant supply disruptions.
U.S. Natural Gas Gains on Late Cold, But Oversupply Concerns Loom
U.S. natural gas futures advanced Monday as a late-season cold wave increased heating demand, though elevated storage levels and a bearish long-term price outlook from the EIA tempered the rally.
Silver Retreats as Rate Cut Hopes Dim and Middle East Tensions Stoke Inflation
Silver declined 0.9% as major banks pushed back Fed rate cut projections. Escalating Middle East tensions threaten higher oil prices, potentially keeping inflation elevated and central banks on hold.
Gold Steadies Near $4,670 Amid Iran Deadline, Fed Rate Outlook
Gold traded near $4,670 an ounce on Monday, stabilizing after early losses as markets weighed geopolitical tensions and shifting interest rate forecasts. Spot gold was little changed at $4,669.27.
Delta Axes LA-Anchorage Summer Route Amid Soaring Fuel Costs, Airport Delays
Delta Air Lines has canceled its planned summer nonstop service between Los Angeles and Anchorage, citing skyrocketing fuel expenses. Concurrently, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is experiencing significant delays due to slush and deicing operations.
Asia Imposes Fuel Curbs as Hormuz Crisis Escalates, Boosting Renewables
Asian governments have expanded emergency fuel measures as the prolonged Strait of Hormuz crisis keeps energy costs elevated, prompting rationing, tax cuts, and a pivot toward renewable energy sources.
Oil Crisis Intensifies as Brent Hits 2008 Peak, Hormuz Blockade Sparks Global Fuel Fears
Global oil markets face severe strain as Dated Brent crude reaches $141.37 per barrel, a level not seen since 2008, amid an ongoing blockade of the critical Strait of Hormuz shipping lane. U.S. gasoline prices are projected to surge toward $5 per gallon while European officials consider fuel rationing measures.
Michigan Suspends Summer Gas Rules as Prices Surge Past $3.88
Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of energy emergency in Michigan, suspending stricter summer gasoline regulations in eight southeastern counties to provide relief at the pump as average prices approach $4 per gallon.
Oil Surges on Renewed Hormuz Tensions, Fueling Inflation Fears
Oil prices surged sharply Thursday, with Brent crude exceeding $109 and WTI climbing past $111, following renewed geopolitical tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts warn U.S. gasoline could hit $5 a gallon if the vital waterway remains closed.
Natural Gas Futures Steady Amid Oversupply, Record LNG Exports
U.S. natural gas futures remained anchored around $2.80 per mmBtu as a larger-than-expected storage injection and unseasonably warm weather countered record March LNG exports. The Energy Information Administration lowered its 2026 price forecast below $3.80.
Silver Tumbles 4% as Geopolitical Tensions Fuel Dollar, Oil Rally
Silver prices declined nearly 4% on Thursday, pressured by a stronger U.S. dollar and surging crude oil following heightened Middle East tensions. The move reversed the previous session's gains.