New Energy Infrastructure
Written by Luke BurgessPosted October 10, 2005Despite the zeal of the environmentalist left, there's a possibly that the U.S will allow energy companies to build new oil refineries.
Heavy Metal Hedge
Written by Luke BurgessPosted October 6, 2005Over the past few days all of the major markets have experienced the proverbial tanking.
Gold Takes a Hit
Written by Luke BurgessPosted September 27, 2005Gold has made some big gains in the wake of the hurricanes.
Dodged a Bullet
Written by Luke BurgessPosted September 26, 2005As many of us watched football yesterday, the energy industry exhaled a collective sigh of relief. Initial damage assessments showed only limited destruction to oil and natural gas platforms in the Gulf of Mexico.
A Honey of a Deal
Written by Luke BurgessPosted September 26, 2005A recent nationwide survey showed that Americans believe gasoline prices as the country's top economic issue.
Houston Refiners at a Standstill
Written by Luke BurgessPosted September 23, 2005Luke Burgess discusses Hurricane Rita and its effect on Houston oil refineries
Hurricanes Hate Oil Refineries
Written by Luke BurgessPosted September 22, 2005My girlfriend called me on her way home from work yesterday. She told me that she just filled up her car at $2.85/gallon. I told her to go back and fill up the trunk.
Oil Spikes over $4.35
Written by Luke BurgessPosted September 19, 2005Crude oil futures spiked to over $4.35 today from a six-week low of $62.65. Benchmark light, sweet crude for October delivery rose close to 7%, to $67.50 in afternoon NYMEX trading.
50 Ways to Save on Heating Bills
Written by Luke BurgessPosted September 19, 2005Many people I know are winterizing their house before the cold weather hits. I've found 50 things you can do to save money on your heating bills this winter.
Are Disasters Really Good for the Economy?
Written by Brian HicksPosted September 13, 2005In the middle of the political nonsense being debated among the political parties over Hurricane Katrina is the notion that there's an economic silver lining. The silver lining is that what has been destroyed will be rebuilt bigger and better.
A Community of Curmudgeons
Written by Brian HicksPosted September 13, 2005Being a Baltimore native, I have a soft spot for the opinions of curmudgeons. I've read just about every article written by H.L. Mencken, the godfather of all things curmudgeon.
Gas Prices Still High. Why?
Written by Luke BurgessPosted September 12, 2005Luke Burgess talks Gasoline Futures and Gulf Oil Production
Breathable Medicine
Written by Luke BurgessPosted September 9, 2005When I was ten-years-old or so I found a syringe in the bathroom of my grandparent's house.
US Tells Iran, 'Talk To The Hand'
Written by Luke BurgessPosted September 8, 2005In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Iran offered to send the United States 20 million barrels of crude oil. Not because they're good sports.
Katrina Victims to Get $2K Debit Cards
Written by Luke BurgessPosted September 7, 2005Did you contribute to a Hurricane Katrina relief fund? You did now. And I bet you didn't even know it.