Judge restores energy lease on Montana land sacred to tribes
A judge reinstated an oil and gas lease on land in northwestern Montana considered sacred to some tribes in the U.S. and Canada — a ruling that could test the depths of the Trump administration's support for the energy industry.
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Trump slams OPEC countries for ‘ripping off’ world
Oil prices hovered near a four-year high on Tuesday after the oil cartel decided not to increase production over the weekend.
Hopis asking feds to explore other options for power plant
Hopi tribal officials are calling on the federal government to explore other options for the Navajo Generating Station near Page.
Global stocks turn higher, price of oil keeps rising
Asian stock markets were mixed Tuesday after a Chinese government report accusing the Trump administration of bullying other countries, dampening hopes for a settlement in their escalating tariff war.
EU, Iran set financial "vehicle" to ease trade between them
Five world powers and Iran agreed late Monday to establish a financial facility in the European Union to facilitate payments for Iranian imports and exports including oil, a key move sought by Tehran following the U.S. pullout from the 2015 nuclear deal and its re-imposition of sanctions.
Cost caps sought for Georgia nuclear project to move forward
The board of a Georgia utility has voted to continue the expansion of a nuclear power plant that's years behind schedule and billions of dollars over budget.
Business Highlights
___ Why the 'gig' economy may not be the workforce of the future WASHINGTON (AP) — The "gig" economy might not be the new frontier for America's workforce after all.
America’s shale boom may have a shelf life
OPEC isn’t the only group who feels shale has an expiration date.
Keystone XL developer plans to start construction in 2019
The developer of the Keystone XL oil pipeline says it plans to start construction next year, after the U.S. State Department concluded major environmental damage from a leak is unlikely and could quickly be mitigated.
Iran: US wish to halt Iran's crude exports won't come true
Iran's oil minister says the United States will not succeed in its plans to halt Iranian crude exports even as he acknowledged that South Korea has stopped buying oil from Tehran.
World stocks fall on reports China-US trade talks put off
Shares have fallen in Europe and Asia after China reportedly rebuffed a plan for talks with the U.S. on resolving their dispute over trade and technology.
US, China hike tariffs as trade row intensifies
China has raised tariffs on $60 billion of U.S. imports in an escalation of their fight over technology policy following a deadline for President Donald Trump's latest increase.
Asian shares fall on reports China-US trade talks put off
Shares have fallen in Asia after China reportedly rebuffed a plan for talks with the U.S. on resolving their dispute over trade and technology.
As Venezuelans go hungry, Trump targets food corruption
The June meeting was conducted behind closed doors far from the klieg-light attention normally focused on Venezuela.
Average US price of gas drops a penny per gallon to $2.90
The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline has dropped a penny per gallon over the past two weeks, to $2.90.
OPEC, allies agree not to further increase oil production
A meeting of OPEC and its allies ended without any decision to further increase oil output despite President Donald Trump's call for lower prices.
Report finds dozens of Texas gas leak explosions since 2006
More than two dozen homes in north and central Texas have blown up since 2006 along a network of pipelines operated by one of the largest natural gas companies in the U.S, leading to nine deaths and badly injuring at least 22 other people, a newspaper reported Sunday.
OPEC, allies agree not to further increase oil production
A meeting of OPEC and its allies ended without any decision to further increase oil output despite President Donald Trump’s call for lower prices.
Germany's Porsche says it won't produce new diesel models
Porsche's chief executive says the sports car maker won't produce any new diesel models in the wake of parent company Volkswagen's diesel emissions scandal.












