No prenup could cost oil baron billions in divorce

The divorce of oil baron Harold Hamm has had its dramatic moments. Among them: allegations that Harold was unfaithful - and a heated...

Power shift: Energy boom dawning in America

Randy Foutch calls it a renaissance, but when you listen to the veteran Texas oilman and others describe America’s nascent energy boom,...

Propane: It's not just for barbecues anymore

Home satellite TV provider DISH Network Corp has signed a deal to run 200 of its trucks on propane, in the latest indication that the...

Gas prices tumble almost 10 cents a gallon in 3 weeks

The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in the United States fell nearly a dime over the past three weeks, following a drop...

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U.S. to overtake Saudi Arabia as top oil producer

The United States will overtake Saudi Arabia and Russia as the world's top oil producer by 2017, the West's energy agency said on Monday,...

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Oil refineries shut down as Hurricane Sandy nears

NEW YORK — The second-largest refinery on the U.S. East Coast was shutting down on Sunday and three other plants cut output as Hurricane...

Gas prices edge higher as Isaac bears down on Gulf Coast

Updated 4:15 p.m. EDT: Tropical Storm Isaac is likely to have only a slight impact on gas prices initially as Gulf of Mexico oil rigs are...

Gulf oil platforms evacuating workers due to Isaac storm threat

Major oil producers, including BP, Shell and Chevron, said Sunday they would be evacuating workers from Gulf of Mexico platforms in the...

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Oil slips to near $83 on fading optimism on Greece

The price of oil slipped to near $83 a barrel Monday as optimism over the results of the Greek elections was overshadowed by lingering...

Finally! Prices at the pump ease after 27-day streak

For the first time in nearly a month, you may notice prices at the pump a little bit easier on the wallet. The nationwide average for...