Tom Christopher, left, chats with Mike and Judy Benak of Mason City, who attended his show "Pastel Seasons" at the Clear Lake Arts Center on Friday, Nov. 1. Mike Benak was Christopher's classmate at ...

Sharp, rapid swings in the price of oil can have outsize effects on companies, economies, and global geopolitics. Oil price spikes can stunt economic growth, for example, and a sudden price plunge ...

NEW YORK, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Oil prices inched up on Thursday, bouncing back from two-week lows, after data showed falling crude and fuel inventories in the United States. Brent crude futures ...

NEW YORK, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Oil prices held near a two-week low on Wednesday after dropping about 7% over the prior three days on forecasts for less oil demand growth and reduced concerns that ...

By Stanley Reed Oil prices fell about 5 percent Tuesday on reports that Israel had assured the Biden administration that it did not intend to attack Iranian nuclear sites or oil infrastructure.

What is the current oil price today? WTI futures traded at $73.25 per barrel, as of 9 a.m. ET. Year to date, WTI prices are down by 0.26%. Brent futures traded at $77.12/bbl, a drop of 1.71% in ...