Low oil prices made U.S. frackers lean and profitable

Jul 14, 2016
Even at prices half what they once were, U.S. oil producers can make a profit
Oil producers are using more efficient technology that allows them to make a profit drilling for oil when the price is as low as $60 a barrel. 
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2014 by the numbers

Jan 1, 2015
As a new year stretches out before us, a look at the numbers that defined 2014.

Market forces catch up to OPEC

Nov 26, 2014
Changes in global supply and demand have weakened OPEC's influence in the market.

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