This type of crude oil is characterized by high density and viscosity and is commonly defined by API gravity of less than 10°. The physical properties of extra-heavy crude are advantageous in many ...

A century ago, petroleum—what we call oil—was just an obscure commodity; today it is almost as vital to human existence as ...

U.S. crude oil inventories increased more than expected last week as U.S. production hit a record high and exports fell, according to data released Thursday by the U.S. Energy Information ...

A revitalized Venezuelan oil industry could lift production from 800,000 barrels daily back to its peak of 3 million, but the ...

Recent headlines surrounding Venezuela and its oil supply have raised questions across rural America, especially after the United States intervened in the country, removed a leader many viewed as a ...

Canada’s crude oil plays a steady role in keeping gas prices balanced across the border. For U.S. Midwest refineries, ...

China’s crude oil output increased by 1.5% from a year earlier in 2025, helping boost overall supply in the world's second largest crude consumer. National oil output increased to 216.05 million ...