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October 17, 1973: Nearly 50 Years Later…
Forty-nine years ago, on October 17, 1973, the Arab oil embargo began as agreed to by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) oil ministers....
After Five Natural Disasters In 2022, Louisiana’s Economy Looks Stellar In 2023
Dr. Loren C. Scott, professor emeritus of economics at Louisiana State University (LSU) and president of Loren C. Scott & Associates, just finished his annual...
Petroleum Prices Surpass Last Year
by Alex Mills
The demand for petroleum products in the U.S. and around the world continues to put strains on crude oil production and refining supplies resulting in...
Biden Threatens American Oil Producers with a ‘Windfall Profit Tax’
by Alex Mills
President Biden threatened American oil producers this week with punitive taxes if they do not decrease prices. Just seven days before the midterm election, Biden...
Countries Consider Options to Manipulate Energy Markets
by Alex Mills
Politicians around the world just can’t help themselves. They can’t keep their cotton-picking hands out of trying to manipulate energy markets. Take the political leaders...
Energy Prices Expected to Rise as Winter Approaches
by Alex Mills
As winter approaches, energy forecasters expect colder-than-average temperatures and higher energy prices. The Energy Information Administration at the U.S. Department of Energy releases its Short-Term...
U.S. Oil, Natural Gas Production Nears Record
by Alex Mills
Crude oil and natural gas production in the U.S. are headed for new records in 2022 and 2023 as the industry continues to show strength...
OPEC Announces Reduction in Oil Production Quota
by Alex Mills
Members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, and its non-members which includes Russia (OPEC+), agreed this week to reduce its oil production goals by...
Biden’s Energy Policy Reduces America’s Energy Security
by Alex Mills
President Joe Biden is playing Russian roulette with America’s energy future. He has implemented policies designed to replace reliable energy sources with unproven renewables and...