Apr 09 Watch Economics Writer Examines Oil's Shifting Market Position In the first in a series of NewsHour interviews on oil's standing in the rapidly changing world economy, author Vijay Vaitheeswaran discusses the causes and effects of the recent rise in oil prices and how energy technologies will impact future… Continue watching
Mar 11 Costs at the Pump Reach Record as Oil Prices Soar By Admin, PBS News Hour Prices at the gas pump rose to a record high Tuesday as oil prices climbed, putting further strain on American consumers already confronted with slumping home values and overall concerns about a lackluster economy. Continue reading
Aug 08 Watch Oil, Gas Prices Rise After Alaskan Oil Pipeline Shutdown The shutdown of pipelines in the Prudhoe Bay oil field in Alaska is expected to heavily impact oil and gasoline prices. An oil markets analyst discusses the economic consequences. Continue watching
Mar 17 Crude Oil Prices Hit New High; OPEC Considers Output Boost By PBS News Hour U.S. light crude oil prices reached a new high by surpassing $57 per barrel Thursday after OPEC's decision to increase production failed to assure traders concerned about tight supplies. Continue reading