RTE.ieOil prices down in Asian tradeRTE.ieOil prices were lower in Asian trade today following a mixed US energy report and after the US Federal Reserve signalled it will keep its near-zero benchmark interest rates unchanged for now. US benchmark West Texa …

Edmonton JournalWhy many experts missed this: Cheap oil can hurt US economyEconomic TimesThe drilling boom that erupted in 2008 has boosted U.S. oil production nearly 75 percent and natural gas 30 percent and made the United States the world's largest …

MarketWatchOil prices slip for second dayMarketWatchHONG KONG — Crude-oil futures slipped for the second consecutive day Tuesday as concerns about higher supplies as well as a firmer outlook for the U.S. dollar weighed on prices. On the New York Mercantile …

Al-ArabiyaOil near 2015 high above $66 after Libya port shutsEconomic TimesLONDON: Brent crude oil steadied above $66 a barrel on Tuesday, just below its 2015 high, after protesters shut down the eastern Libyan oil port of Zueitina, hampering exports. Zuei …

Wall Street JournalOil Prices Rise on Supply DataWall Street JournalCrude-oil futures rose on Wednesday after data showed a deceleration in growth of U.S. oil supplies. Light, sweet crude for June delivery rose $1.43, or 2.5%, to $58.49 a barrel on the New …

TODAYonlineOil's 45% rebound could be testing nerves of markets and policymakersEconomic TimesThese measures have ranged from interest rate cuts to bond-buying "quantitative easing" programmes. All have been in response to the fall in inflati …

TheStranger.com (blog)Greenpeace activists board Shell oil rig headed to SeattleThe Seattle TimesGreenpeace activists board an oil rig on the high seas in protest of Shell's plans to explore this summer for new reserves off Alaska's North Slope. By …

CNNMoneyOpening Day victory: Oil and stocks soarCNNMoneyCrude oil shot up 6% after Saudi Arabia said it was charging a higher price to some Asian nations. The energy sector was by far and away the top performing one in the S&P 500 Monday. On the econom …

The GuardianStrong dollar and low oil price lead to disappointing US jobs figuresThe GuardianJobseekers discuss their CVs with representatives of Chattanooga Labeling Systems at a job fair in Georgia. Although the headline jobs figure disappointed analysts …

BBC NewsOil and gas firms expect Budget tax cutsBBC NewsThe oil and gas industry has high expectations this year's Budget will deliver substantial tax cuts. Ministers have made it clear reducing the tax bill to encourage further investment is a high pr …