Houston Matters
Saudi Arabia plans to cut oil production again – what does it mean for Houstonians?
Posted on · We consider the potential impact on Houstonians at the gas pumps, and on our oil and gas industry.
Tag: gas prices
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Oil production and gas prices (June 6, 2023)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: We talk about Saudi Arabia’s decision to cut oil production and what that may mean for the oil and gas industry here in Houston and gas prices for consumers in the busy summer travel months.
Energy & Environment
Houston gas prices increase in April, no signs of any drop soon, expert says
Posted on · The average price of gas is more than $3.30, with not much sign of any dramatic drop coming.
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Cuts in Saudi oil production could lead to higher gas prices for Houstonians
Posted on · How the surprise announcement from Saudi Arabia and other oil-producers in the Middle East could affect us here in Houston.
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Physical activity at school (April 6, 2023)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: To address the problem of childhood obesity, Texas passed laws requiring kids get a certain number of hours of physical activity in school. So, why isn’t it working?
Economy
Gas prices going up in Houston area
Posted on · Prices at the pump increased by about 10 cents during the last week and figure to keep rising because of increased demand and stagnant supply, according to a Houston consulting firm.
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Prices and the Houston economy (Dec. 15, 2022)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: What do some economic indicators like the price of gas and groceries say about the Houston economy right now?
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OPEC cuts oil and gas production by millions; consumers could see impact at the pump
Posted on · According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of gas in Harris County on Monday was $3.21, and on Tuesday it was up an additional three cents.
Transportation
METRO says Houston transit ridership is up but it’s not back to pre-pandemic levels
Posted on · The transit agency says the start of the Houston Rodeo helped boost ridership in February along with more workers returning to the office.
Energy & Environment
Experts say oil prices – and gasoline prices – could be volatile through 2022
Posted on · Experts say the oil market is volatile right now, and is likely to remain unpredictable for the foreseeable future.
Energy & Environment
Surging gasoline prices bring back memories of past energy wars
Posted on · American gas stations displaying high prices this summer and fall will matter more than all the campaign billboards put together in affecting the November midterm elections.
Houston Matters
Why gas prices won’t be falling any time soon (March 8, 2022)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: An energy industry analyst explains the forces at play driving oil prices up -- and likely keeping them there for a while. And we meet two pioneering women from Houston.
Energy & Environment
Oil prices are surging toward $100 a barrel. Here’s what that means for you
Posted on · The threat of war between Russia and Ukraine is driving prices sharply higher, but there's more at play than just geopolitical tensions.
Houston Matters
A conversation with City Council Member Carolyn Evans-Shabazz (Feb. 22, 2022)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: City Council Member Carolyn Evans-Shabazz answers your questions about issues facing the city.
Energy & Environment
Biden is tapping oil reserves to try to bring down high gas prices
Posted on · China, India, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are also tapping their emergency stocks. The goal is to try to bring down oil prices, which have been causing consumers pain at the pump.