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U.S. Gas Prices Rising Going Into Labor Day

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On the Monday before the Labor Day weekend, August 28, 2023, the retail price of regular gasoline averaged $3.81 Over the past five weeks, oil production cuts by Saudi Arabia, low U.S. gasoline inventories, and announced refinery maintenance in the Northeast have increased the regular gasoline retail price […]

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Baker Institute expert: crude-oil production increase a risky strategy for Saudi Arabia

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A number of factors are pushing Saudi Arabia to raise its crude-oil production capacity, but the wide range of potential outcomes suggests that such an increase is a risky strategy for the kingdom and the global environment, according to a new article by an expert from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

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Baker Institute team says fossil fuel subsidies need global reform

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of GDP in China to nearly 6% of GDP in Saudi Arabia, where, despite two cycles of price hikes, 60% of the cost of energy products and services continued to be borne by the state. Total subsidies in G20 countries that retain state-administered prices on fossil fuels. Costs ranged from a low of 0.3% Source: Baker Institute.

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Saudis Expand Price War Downstream

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The undisputed king of oil and gas is making some moves that could change the face of the global refining sector. In June 2015, Saudi Arabia pumped a record 10.564 million barrels a day, a record level. Saudis have moved into the product business in a big way,” said Fereidun Fesharaki of FGE Energy. By offering almost 2.8

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Saudi Arabia Plans To Raise Fuel Economy--But Not Gas Prices

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Now, another country is discussing new regulations that would require both new and imported used vehicles to meet minimum gas.' Whether you call them fuel-economy standards or carbon-emission limits, new vehicles sold in North America, Europe, China, and elsewhere are subject to regulations that will require them to get more energy-efficient.

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bp Statistical Review shows 4.5% drop in primary energy consumption in 2020; mainly driven by oil

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Natural gas prices declined to multi-year lows; however, the share of gas in primary energy continued to rise, reaching a record high of 24.7%. Country wise, Russia (-1 million b/d), Libya (-920,000 b/d) and Saudi Arabia (-790,000 b/d). The oil price (Dated Brent) averaged $41.84/bbl million b/d).

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Opinion: The Saudi Oil Price War Is Backfiring

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Saudi Arabia has long enjoyed the status of being the top crude oil exporter in the world. With record production of 10.564 million barrels per day in June 2015, Saudi Arabia has been one of the major driving forces behind the current oil price slump. Is Saudi Arabia losing the oil price war? “It