How Socialism Wiped Out Venezuela's Spectacular Oil Wealth
Venezuela has the world’s largest proven oil reserves. It's out of gasoline.
Gasoline
End the Failed Renewable Fuel Standard Experiment
Why Congress should abolish the ethanol mandate.
Oregon Considers Allowing Grown Adults the Privilege of Pumping Their Own Gas
While New Jersey defends its ban on self-service pumping to the death, Oregon legislators are considering allowing motorists a little more choice.
Trump Pumps the Brakes on Obama-Era Fuel Standards
The administration says its proposal will make cars more affordable and save lives.
Democratic Senators Who Voted Against Iran Deal Blame Collapse of Iran Deal for High Gas Prices
Having two senators who opposed the Iran deal show up to denounce Trump for pulling out of the Iran deal was only the beginning of the hypocrisy exhibition.
Did Leaded Gasoline Contribute to the U.S. Baby Bust?
Maybe, but it's more likely that Americans chose to have fewer kids.
How Cartels and Political Uncertainty Cause Rising Oil and Gas Prices
Rising U.S. oil production will moderate future price increases.
Don't Worry, Oregonians: Most of You Are Still Banned from Pumping Your Own Gas
A backwards, protectionist law mandating an obsolete job has been only slightly relaxed.
OPEC Production Cutbacks, Oil Prices and Fracking
The petro-autocracies attempt to get more cash to buy off their restive populations will fail
Obama's New Oil Tax Would Drive Up Gas Prices
The president is virtue-signalling during his final year in office.
House of Representatives Votes to End 40-Year Old U.S. Oil Export Ban
Lifting the ban would lower gas prices and boost domestic oil production - Obama wants to keep it.
New Jersey Considers Lifting Ban on Self-Service Gas Stations—Legislators Worried About Public Safety
NJ adults can't perform what's a basic task in most of the country
Venezuelan Fuel Subsidies Mean Cheap Gas—for Colombians
They should probably enjoy that cheap gas while they can get it.
ISIS Fighters in Iraq Making It About Oil, Attack Oil Refinery, Gas Prices Already Up
Take control of refinery responsible for 25 percent of domestic consumption
Let's Hear It for Price Gouging
Government has no business dictating prices in the first place.
Government Shutdown Helping Gas Prices Drop
AAA projects lower prices into the end of the year
Chevron Agrees to $2 Million Fine for Calif. Refinery Fire
Incident in 2012 sent thousands to the hospital
Gas Prices: What Can the President Do?
The media is either economically illiterate or deliberately biased on the matter.
How the Government Keeps Gas Prices High
Think gas is expensive? Regulations are what's really costing you at the pump.
High Gas Prices Changing Driving Habits
AAA study suggests gas prices considered "too high" above $3.44 a gallon
Ethanol Rules Drive Hike in Gas Prices
Refiners have to buy ethanol credits, even though they can't use any more of the stuff
Californians Aren't Buying Enough Gas. Solution: Raise Gas Taxes!
State will soon have highest rate in the country
Can a Carbon Tax Solve Man-Made Global Warming?
In theory carbon taxes are a good idea. But the practical reality is a different story.
Gas Prices Were Higher in 2012 Than Any Other Year
Nine-cent jump in average from last year