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Energy & Environment

Texas gas prices are up and could stay stagnant for the next few months, expert says

Posted on July 26, 2023 · This week Texas saw an average increase of 19 cents per gallon.

Houston Matters

Saudi Arabia plans to cut oil production again – what does it mean for Houstonians?

Posted on June 6, 2023 · We consider the potential impact on Houstonians at the gas pumps, and on our oil and gas industry.

Energy & Environment

Houston gas prices increase in April, no signs of any drop soon, expert says

Posted on April 17, 2023 · The average price of gas is more than $3.30, with not much sign of any dramatic drop coming.

Houston Matters

Physical activity at school (April 6, 2023)

Posted on April 6, 2023 · 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?

Houston Matters

OPEC cuts oil and gas production by millions; consumers could see impact at the pump

Posted on October 11, 2022 · 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.

Energy & Environment

Global Deal To Cut Oil Output In Sight After Mexico Signs Up

Posted on April 10, 2020 · The OPEC oil cartel and nations including Russia have agreed to boost oil prices by cutting as much as 10 million barrels a day in production. Even more countries, including the United States, were discussing Friday their own cuts in what would be an unprecedented global pact to stabilize the market.

Houston Matters

As OPEC Meets, Houston Is Better Prepared To Withstand The Fallout

Posted on December 6, 2018 · With OPEC likely to cut production, energy analyst Loren Steffy explains how it could affect Houston.

Houston Matters

Full Show: Bush’s Houston Funeral, And OPEC Meeting’s Impact On Oil And Gas (Dec. 6, 2018)

Posted on December 6, 2018 · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We bring you live coverage of Pres. George H.W. Bush's private funeral in Houston. Then, we examine how OPEC's meeting today might affect the oil and gas industry here. Local author Alison Baumann discusses her new book. And a Rice professor studies how humans learn.