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Gas, oil prices dropping in June
Jun 21, 2012
If you've been to a gas station recently, you know that prices are down -- on average, about 20 cents lower per gallon than a month ago. That's in part because the price of oil is at an eight-month low.
'Flame' malware is a glimpse of cyber wars to come
by
Molly Wood
May 30, 2012
The newly identified spy software is sophisticated and travels light.
Iran accepts U.N. investigation of nuclear program
May 22, 2012
The top nuclear official at the United Nations said today that a deal has been reached with Iran to allow the U.N.’s investigation into Iran’s nuclear program to continue. So what does this mean for the price of oil, which spiked earlier this year because of tensions with Iran?
White House targets nations that oppress using tech
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Molly Wood
Apr 24, 2012
President Obama has announced a new policy aimed at punishing countries like Syria and Iran that practice violence after gathering information about citizens online.
India's oil purchases from Iran irk U.S.
Apr 4, 2012
India is a U.S. ally but also one of the top importers of Iranian oil. It could face U.S. sanctions unless it curbs these oil purchases.
The scarce ways that crude oil costs could drop
by
Scott Tong
Mar 21, 2012
The president might be able to do little to really bring down short term gas prices. But reporter Scott Tong outlines some things that actually would affect the price.
Sanctions hitting Iranian oil production hard
Mar 15, 2012
Iran is feeling the effects of U.S. sanctions over its nuclear program. The International Energy Agency says Iranian oil exports have fallen to a ten-year low.
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The 'what ifs' in oil prices
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Scott Tong
Mar 6, 2012
Oil prices fell today on the possible resumption of nuclear talks between Iran, the U.S. and its allies. But would prices stay down for long?
Iran sanctions could lead to higher gas costs in U.S.
by
Adriene Hill
Feb 20, 2012
Oil prices have jumped to a near nine month high this morning. That's after Iran cut exports to Britain and France over sanctions related to Iran's nuclear program.
Is Iran's nuclear program aimed at making weapons?
by
Scott Tong
Feb 16, 2012
Not everyone is so sure that the answer is yes.