Latest Oil and gas industry News
Global stocks slide on growing concern about China virus
BEIJING (AP) — Stock and oil prices fell Tuesday as concern about the potential impact of a Chinese disease outbreak increased and a rating agency cut Hong Kong's credit rating for official borrowing due to political tension. Indexes in London and Frankfurt declined and Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong closed...
Belarus starts importing oil from Norway after Russian halt
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Belarus started importing oil from Norway Tuesday after its main oil provider —Russia — suspended supplies earlier this month amid stalled talk on further strengthening economic ties between two countries. Belarusian state-run oil company Belneftekhim said Tuesday its...
S. Korea naval unit to expand operations to Strait of Hormuz
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A South Korean anti-piracy unit has temporarily expanded its mission to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil route at the center of soaring tensions between Iran and the United States. South Korea’s Defense Ministry announced the expansion Tuesday, saying it was meant...
Governor seeks new investments in early childhood education
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is urging legislators at the outset of the state's annual legislative session to rally around new financial commitments to public education that range from an expansion of preschool slots to free college tuition for local residents. Lujan Grisham...
Legislature considers tuition-free college, legalizing pot
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Efforts are underway to legalize and tax recreational marijuana sales, fund tuition-free college and shore up pensions for state and local government workers as the New Mexico Legislature convenes. Here are some things to watch during the 30-day session that begins Tuesday at noon....
Libyan oil fields remain shut, testing peace summit
BENGHAZI, Libya (AP) — Libya’s major oil fields and production facilities remained closed on Monday, its national oil company said, in a sign that the country's east-based forces are not backing down after an international summit to end the Libyan civil war. The Libyan National Oil Corporation...
Gas in Massachusetts down a penny per gallon
BOSTON (AP) — Gas prices in Massachusetts are down slightly, according to the latest price survey from AAA Northeast. The organization reported Monday that prices for a gallon of self-serve, regular are averaging $2.53. That's one cent less than the national average of $2.54, but 12 cents higher than the...
Rhode Island gas prices drop by a penny
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Gas prices in Rhode Island are down by a penny according to AAA Northeast's latest price survey released Monday. The average price of self-serve, regular was $2.56 per gallon. That's 2 cents above the national average, and 20 cents higher than the average price in Rhode Island a...
4.5 magnitude earthquake shakes southern Kansas
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — A small earthquake was reported in southern Kansas on Sunday. The U.S. Geological Survey said a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck about 2 miles (3 kilometers) southwest of Hutchinson shortly after 1 p.m. The service had initially reported that it was a magnitude 4.4 earthquake, but...
Libya players agree to respect arms embargo, push cease-fire
BERLIN (AP) — World powers and other countries with interests in Libya's long-running civil war agreed Sunday to respect a much-violated arms embargo, hold off on military support to the warring parties and push them to reach a full cease-fire, German and U.N. leaders said. The agreement came after about...
LOADING MORE STORIES
