Oil prices haven’t just declined in recent months – they’ve plummeted. It doesn’t matter what news station you watch or what newspaper you read, someone is talking about it. Most of the time, the media outlets reporting on oil prices don’t do a very good job of explaining the current

The pressure on Washington to lift the ban on crude oil exports has steadily increased in recent months. With exports of refined petrochemical products like diesel, condensate, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) rising – and imports of crude oil falling – many industry experts say that t

If you’ve ever stared at your local coffee house menu board, completely baffled by the names and choices, then learning about the variety of crude oils extracted from the ground might be an equally mind-boggling experience… only without the caffeine kick afterward. But understanding h