Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, economics, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) and has ...

Whenever oil prices rise, crude oil invariably makes headlines; however, it would be incorrect to assume that there is only one type of crude oil in the world. In reality, crude oil comes in various ...

The price of gasoline generally tracks the cost of oil, but there are additional costs that go into making gasoline, ...

Crude oil markets have experienced heightened levels of volatility in 2026, with a record $38 intraday trading range set on March 9. Notably, however, volatility remains concentrated in near-term ...

U.S. and international crude oil futures skidded to their lowest levels in more than a year after the influential oil ...