Camila Domonoske
Stories
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Tesla's making money. But it's planning to spend an awful lot more
Tesla's profits were up from this time last year. But the company warned investors to prepare for expensive investments in next-generation technology like humanoid robots and AI.
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Gasoline could drop below $4 in coming days
Gasoline costs should start to fall soon, although a full recovery to pre-war prices is expected to take months. That's assuming that peace holds and traffic flows resume through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Jet fuel prices double, leading airlines to increase baggage fees, raise fares
Airlines are facing higher costs, and one airport group in Europe has warned of the risk of a "systemic jet fuel shortage" if traffic through the Strait of Hormuz doesn't normalize by the end of this month.
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Jet fuel supplies are sharply affected by the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz
The reduction in ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has had an outsize impact on global jet fuel supplies. Prices have doubled.
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Why high oil prices are good for oil companies — until they aren't
Yes, higher crude oil prices mean a multibillion-dollar cash infusion to the oil industry. But volatility is bad for business, and sustained high prices come with very serious drawbacks.
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Drive slower, go electric, don't drive at all? Americans weigh options for saving gas
With gasoline prices averaging above $4 a gallon nationally, drivers are grappling with a sharp rise in fuel costs. Here are some ideas to consider if you're trying to cut your fuel costs.
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How long the Strait of Hormuz stays closed will have major economic implications
What are the implications for the oil market and the broader global economy if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed for months?
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How long will the war last? No one knows, and it's making oil prices weird
It's like the "Schrödinger's cat" thought experiment. There are two very different potential realities, and traders don't yet know which one is true.
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How Trump administration's policy changes are affecting what we pay for energy
The war in Iran is highlighting how dependent the U.S. still is on oil and gas. At the same time, the Trump administration has worked to unwind policies that would boost alternatives.
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EV technology is developing quickly. What's it like to cover such a dynamic industry?
