It will be 35 years this week since President Richard Nixon, responding to an Arab oil embargo, vowed to make the United States energy independent - and do it in seven years. ...more

November 4, 2008

The U.S. Energy Department and the International Energy Agency both lowered their global oil consumption forecasts for this year because of surging prices, but said demand continues to accelerate in developing nations. ...more

June 11, 2008

I mean really the best - energy policy for the long-term economic health and security of our country. I realize this is a fantasy, but play along with me for a minute. What would this mythical, totally imaginary, truth-telling candidate say? ...more

May 31, 2008

and are thus out of the cartel's control. ...more

December 17, 2007

Wednesday's closing price for a barrel of oil. The Department of Energy's projected increase in global oil demand in barrels a day. ...more

October 18, 2007

The widening gap between crude oil and the relatively low price of gasoline is signaling the first quarterly decline in oil prices in a year. ...more

October 9, 2007