Here we go again, begging the Saudis for oil
Once again, an American president has begged, cajoled or hectored the Saudis and OPEC to produce more oil to keep prices low.
Our oil addiction hampers our response to Saudi atrocities
Pressure is mounting on the U.S. government to hold Saudi Arabia accountable for the death of American-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Our complicated relationship with the kingdom, held together for decades by oil and arms, narrows our palette of options.
CAFE plan pushes us further from energy independence
Much of the debate surrounding the recent proposal to lower fuel economy standards focuses on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from tailpipes. Read more →
Our divided nation is united on energy independence
There is one issue that unites America like no other: the pursuit of genuine energy independence. Our national security demands it. Our national economy demands it.
U.S. senators revive bill to counter OPEC ‘price fixing’
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley, along with a fellow Republican and two Democratic lawmakers, introduced legislation in the Senate that’s aimed at allowing the government to bring lawsuits against OPEC members for antitrust violations.
America’s oil imports are higher than you think
It seems like every day there’s a new headline about the dominance of America’s petroleum sector. Read more →
Home Depot co-founder: Using more U.S. energy could end dependence on OPEC
Even if we didn’t import one barrel of oil, we’d still be held hostage to the tyranny of the price, which to a large extent is set by OPEC.
As we approach 10th anniversary of $147 oil, could it happen again?
The price of oil reached a record high of $147 on July 11, 2008. Could such a sharp, unexpected spike occur again?
We owe it to our veterans to work toward oil independence
This is the week we show our respect and gratitude to veterans for their service to our country. But that sentiment doesn’t have to be reserved just for Veterans Day.
