Trump says oil price war ‘devastating’ for Russia – but it’s Saudis & US shale that stand to suffer most

Plummeting oil prices have sparked another round of predictions about the economic collapse of Russia – this time from US President Donald Trump, who sounded a lot like his predecessor Barack Obama on the subject. … Read More >Trump says oil price war ‘devastating’ for Russia – but it’s Saudis & US shale that stand to suffer most

US Energy Department Accuses ‘State Actors’ of Trying to Manipulate, Shock Oil Markets

The United States will withstand attempts by “state actors” to manipulate oil markets, Energy Department spokeswoman Shaylyn Hynes said in a statement. Earlier, US crude prices suffered a 25 percent drop on fears of a glut sparked by a battle for market share between major oil producers Saudi Arabia and Russia. … Read More >US Energy Department Accuses ‘State Actors’ of Trying to Manipulate, Shock Oil Markets