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BusinessFuel

Phillips 66 Weighs Projects to Profit From Tight Diesel Market

Phillips 66 is maximizing diesel production to take advantage of strong demand and would consider investing in projects that give its refineries the flexibility to make more of the fuel.

July 25, 2025
BusinessEquipmentFuel

ConocoPhillips Nears $1.3 Billion Sale of Oklahoma Assets

ConocoPhillips is in advanced talks to sell some of its Oklahoma assets to closely held Flywheel Energy for around $1.3 billion, people familiar with the matter said.

July 22, 2025
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Price Continues Climb, Rises 5.4¢ to $3.812 a Gallon

The national average diesel price increased for the third consecutive week, rising 5.4 cents a gallon to $3.812, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released July 22.

July 22, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

OPEC+ Talking About a Fourth 411,000-Barrel Hike in August

OPEC+ is discussing another 411,000 barrel-a-day production increase for August ahead of the group’s videoconference this weekend, according to delegates who asked not to be identified.

July 3, 2025
BusinessFuel

Ex-Shell US Oil Trading Boss Claims He’s Owed $29 Million Bonus

Shell's former head of oil trading in the U.S. was stiffed on his 2020 bonus by more than $29 million, he claims in a lawsuit.

June 16, 2025
BusinessFuel

Shell CEO Says Pursuing Major Deal Brings Risk of Distraction

Shell Plc CEO Wael Sawan said the UK energy company will continue to look for potential acquisitions but warned of the risks inherent in pursuing a major deal.

March 25, 2025
BusinessFuel

Elliott Files Lawsuit Against Phillips 66; Board Fight Looms

Elliott Investment Management filed a lawsuit against Phillips 66 and its board of directors to require four seats be up for election this year.

March 25, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Surge in Canadian Crude Signals Tariff Worry Is Waning

Concern about U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on U.S. imports of Canadian oil is waning as the duties’ start date keeps getting pushed back.

March 10, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Democrats Targeting Trump's Energy Emergency

President Donald Trump began dismantling Joe Biden's climate change and renewable energy policies on his first day, declaring a national energy emergency — an emergency Democrats say is a sham.

February 26, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Quebec Says It’s Open to LNG, Oil Projects After Trump Threats

Quebec has long resisted proposals to build new oil and gas pipelines through its territory. U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats against Canada might change that.

February 5, 2025