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.
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President Trump Approves New Sanctions On Venezuela
Posted on · The executive order meant to prevent the country's leaders from liquidating assets follows an election that returned Nicolas Maduro to power amid an opposition boycott and accusations of fraud.
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Exxon Mobil Withdraws From Russia Deal Due To Sanctions
Posted on · Exxon Mobil withdraws from deal with Russian oil producer because of sanctions
Houston Matters
Houston’s Energy Industry Keeps An Eye On Venezuela
Posted on · If the U.S. imposes sanctions on the Venezuelan oil sector, what effect could it have on the Houston oil and gas industry?
News
Trump Signs Russia Sanctions Into Law, Amid Putin Retaliation
Posted on · Congress overwhelmingly approved the legislation which the White House initially did not commit to signing. Moscow has already responded to the sanctions, which also affect Iran and North Korea.
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Putin To Expel 755 U.S. Diplomatic Staff From Russia In Response To New Sanctions
Posted on · Russia's Foreign Ministry had signaled on Friday that U.S. diplomats and staff would be ordered out of the country, as retaliation after new sanctions on Russia were approved by Congress this week.
Energy & Environment
Exxon Mobil Sues After Treasury Fines It $2 Million For Alleged Sanctions Violations
Posted on · The U.S. Treasury is accusing Exxon Mobil of violating sanctions on Russia in a series of deals in May 2014. "What were they thinking?" wonders one of the architects of the sanctions.
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U.S. Treasury Department Announces New Sanctions On Iran
Posted on · Less than a week after Iran tested a ballistic missile, the U.S. government expanded economic sanctions against the country.