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Nicole Jao

Nicole Jao

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Planned turnaround ongoing at Phillips 66's Wood River refinery, IIR says

Phillips 66's 356,500 barrel-per-day Wood River refinery is undergoing a turnaround, research company IIR Energy said on Thursday.

Planned turnaround ongoing at Phillips 66's Wood River refinery, IIR says
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Exxon challenges Colonial Pipeline on proposed changes to fuel shipping terms

Top U.S. oil major ExxonMobil asked regulators to block changes proposed by the Colonial Pipeline to its fuel shipping terms, citing potential harm to

Exxon challenges Colonial Pipeline on proposed changes to fuel shipping terms
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Oil rises on US fuel demand, Fed rate decision caps gains

Oil prices edged up on Wednesday after U.S. government data showed a draw in fuel inventories, but the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady capped gains.

Oil rises on US fuel demand, Fed rate decision caps gains
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Oil up 2% on tighter US supplies but tariff concerns loom

Oil prices rose 2% on Wednesday, as U.S. government data showed tighter-than-expected oil and fuel inventories, though investors kept an eye on

Oil up 2% on tighter US supplies but tariff concerns loom
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Oil settles slightly up on weaker dollar, US economic fears cap gains

Oil prices settled slightly higher on Tuesday, helped by weakness in the dollar, but gains were capped by mounting fears of a U.S. economic

Oil settles slightly up on weaker dollar, US economic fears cap gains
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Gasoline shippers clash with Colonial Pipeline on proposed changes to terms

At least four U.S. gasoline marketers are preparing legal and regulatory challenges to the Colonial Pipeline over proposed changes in fuel shipping

Gasoline shippers clash with Colonial Pipeline on proposed changes to terms
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US pump prices set to climb as new Trump tariffs kick in

U.S. retail gasoline prices are set to climb in the coming weeks as new tariffs imposed by the administration of President Donald Trump raise the cost of energy

US pump prices set to climb as new Trump tariffs kick in
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Oil falls, settles at 2-month low as US fuel inventories rise

Oil prices fell to two-month lows on Wednesday as a surprise build in U.S. fuel stockpiles signalled demand weakness and a potential peace deal between Russia and

Oil falls, settles at 2-month low as US fuel inventories rise
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US refiners mull switch to alternative lighter crudes amid Trump tariff fears

Top U.S. refiners are poised to seek alternative sources for heavy, sour crudes, including running more domestic grades, as they await clarity around U.S.

US refiners mull switch to alternative lighter crudes amid Trump tariff fears
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Oil rises for third day on US fuel stocks draw, worries about Russia disruptions

Oil prices settled higher on Thursday, marking a three-day streak of gains, after data showed gasoline and distillate drawdowns in the U.S., while worries about

Oil rises for third day on US fuel stocks draw, worries about Russia disruptions
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Oil settles lower, supply worries ease on hopes for Ukraine peace deal

Oil prices settled down on Friday on prospects for a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine that could ease global supply disruptions by ending sanctions against

Oil settles lower, supply worries ease on hopes for Ukraine peace deal
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Oil down as US crude inventories swell, traders worry about China-US trade

Oil prices fell more than 2% on Wednesday as a large build in U.S. crude and gasoline stockpiles signaled weaker demand, while worries about a new China-U.S. trade war fueled

Oil down as US crude inventories swell, traders worry about China-US trade
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Trump eyes Feb. 18 for oil tariffs, expects lower duty for Canada

(This Jan. 31 story has been corrected to show that Phillips 66 expects tariffs to divert Canadian oil away from the U.S. markets, not

Trump eyes Feb. 18 for oil tariffs, expects lower duty for Canada
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Oil ticks up after hours on possibility of lower US tariff on Canadian oil

Oil prices rose in aftermarket trading on Friday as U.S.

Oil ticks up after hours on possibility of lower US tariff on Canadian oil
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Wall Street braces for oil refiners' lower Q4 earnings, tariff plans

Wall Street is bracing for a sharp decline in U.S. oil refiners' fourth-quarter profits as fuel demand softened, while seeking clarity on the sector's preparations

Wall Street braces for oil refiners' lower Q4 earnings, tariff plans
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

Oil falls as Trump urges OPEC to lower prices

Oil fell 1% on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump urged Saudi Arabia and OPEC to bring down its cost during his address at the World Economic Forum.

Oil falls as Trump urges OPEC to lower prices
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Colonial Pipeline expects main gasoline artery to restart on Friday

Colonial Pipeline has made progress in identifying the source of a leak on its main gasoline artery and estimates Line 1 will restart on Friday, earlier than

Colonial Pipeline expects main gasoline artery to restart on Friday
Economy|News|US|World

Oil prices edge higher ahead of Biden Middle East trip

Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday as investors wait to see if U.S. diplomatic efforts and a trip by President Joe Biden to Israel will prevent the conflict in the

Oil prices edge higher ahead of Biden Middle East trip
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Oil steadies as demand fears counter Middle East conflict

Oil prices were little changed on Wednesday after an increase in U.S. crude stockpiles and demand worries stemming from gloomy economic prospects in Europe offset

Oil steadies as demand fears counter Middle East conflict
Election|News|US

Texans to vote on funding to modernize electricity generation

Texans are set to vote on Tuesday on a constitutional amendment to determine whether the state will create a special fund for financing the "construction,

Texans to vote on funding to modernize electricity generation
Finance|News|US

Texans pass amendment that aims to enhance electric grid reliability

Texas voters passed a constitutional amendment to create a $10 billion energy fund that aims to improve the reliability of power-generating infrastructures in the

Texans pass amendment that aims to enhance electric grid reliability
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Oil edges lower in choppy trade as OPEC+ delays meeting

Oil prices fell nearly 1% in a volatile session on Wednesday as OPEC+ producers unexpectedly delayed a meeting on production cuts, raising questions about global

Oil edges lower in choppy trade as OPEC+ delays meeting
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Oil falls more than 4% after US inflation data

Oil prices fell more than 4% on Tuesday to their lowest level in six months on concern of oversupply and after U.S. economic data showed an unexpected rise in

Oil falls more than 4% after US inflation data
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

SolarEdge sees moderate growth in U.S. solar industry this year

The U.S. solar industry will experience modest growth in 2024, as electricity prices decline and support from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) rolls in, SolarEdge

SolarEdge sees moderate growth in U.S. solar industry this year
Environment|News|US

US grid operator issues cold weather advisory for central U.S.

Grid operator Southwest Power Pool on Thursday issued a cold weather advisory for its 14-state region in the central U.S., warning of extreme arctic temperatures

US grid operator issues cold weather advisory for central U.S.

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