Oil

California oil regulators deny 21 new fracking permits

California denied 21 oil drilling permits this week in the latest move toward ending fracking in a state that makes millions from the petroleum industry but is seeing widespread drought and more dangerous fire seasons linked to climate change.

Oil analyst explains gas 'game changer'

Stephen Schork, of the Schork Group, argues that the current 'fear' is the 'lack of refining capacity,' noting that the ability to turn crude oil into gasoline has been 'greatly compromised.'

Oil prices spike to 6-year high

Oil prices surged to their highest level in over six years Tuesday after production talks broke down between OPEC and its allies.