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The U.S. Energy Information Administration lowered its West Texas Intermediate spot average price forecasts for 2025 and 2026 in its latest short term energy outlook.

The West Texas Intermediate for June delivery increased 1.11 U.S. dollars, or 1.85 percent, to settle at 61.02 dollars a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude for July delivery went ...

Apil, fueled by optimism over upcoming U.S.-China trade talks. West Texas Intermediate closed above $60 for the first time in over a week. Prices rose three of five trading days on the New York ...

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on May 10. Also on Friday, President Trump indicated he'd be in favor of an 80% tariff on Chinese goods. While still ...

But reaction to the plunging price of crude has played out differently in Canada versus the U.S, with companies south of the ...

Elections recently showed that voters in conservative pockets of the state want solutions and not just slogans.

Midland ISD grads are walking the stage with job-ready certifications thanks to a powerful partnership preparing them for careers—right in West Texas.

"Where can we maybe combine some resources to offer the same thing to kids and possibly more?” Superintendent Chandler Smith ...

West Texas A&M University announced that 11 Department of Agricultural Sciences students won major awards and dozens of ...

This decision has led to a drop in crude oil prices worldwide. Brent crude futures and U.S. West Texas Intermediate both saw significant declines, primarily due to surplus concerns arising from ...

Brent crude fell by 0.3% to $74.23 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate dropped by 0.4% to $70.12. Anticipated talks to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict add a potential for increased ...