Don’t blame those ‘greedy’ oil companies
As you fill your tank for your next summer trek, consider what stands in the way of a lot of domestic oil development: Congress.
Archive for May 23, 2008
Economic fear and $132 oil slam stocks
The Dow falls 146 points and has its worst week since February. General Motors has its worst close since 1982. Supplies of existing homes for sale hit 23-year highs. Takeover talk pushes Anheuser-Busch up 8%.
Cheaper oil: What are the chances?
Here are 6 scenarios that could push the price of crude back down -- or at least stem the price increases. They're not all that likely, but just maybe . . .
Burned at the BBQ: Cookout costs soar
Food inflation has spiked to its highest in almost 20 years, just in time for the unofficial start of summer. And it's hitting Americans right in the backyard grill.