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Should We Still Be Concerned About OPEC?
Despite the coronavirus significantly impacting oil demand, U.S. policymakers should still press for antitrust legislation that acts as a deterrent to OPEC market manipulation.

OPEC Cut Extension Highlights Need for NOPEC
OPEC's collusive actions run counter to established international anti-competitive norms at American expense. But by amending the Sherman Act, NOPEC offers a tool to combat these activities.

Aramco Lifts the Lid on its Financials in New Bond Prospectus
Aramco's bond prospectus details a company which has production costs that are less than half of its nearest rival and achieves levels of production greater than ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell BP and Total combined.

Sanctions, OPEC Cuts and Trump Tweets Show Oil Price Volatility Is Not Dead
President Trump's latest OPEC tweet has heightened speculation that volatility is returning to the global oil market. But the truth is oil volatility never went away.

Wild Week Ends with 11th-Hour OPEC+ Deal
Responding to a looming period of oversupply, OPEC and its non-OPEC allies agreed to cut production through the first half of 2018 of 1.2 million barrels per day.

Shale Cannot Cover Shortages in Saudi Production
When Saudi Arabia threatens to weaponize its oil production, the U.S. cannot afford to brush off this warning by overestimating the potential of shale to cover the shortfalls.

From NHTSA to NOPEC, Washington Faces Key Choices on Energy Security
The aim of the NOPEC legislation is to consider ways to take action to hold OPEC accountable for its anti-competitive behavior.

The Numbers Don’t Add Up: OPEC Sows More Confusion With Production Increase
OPEC fudges the details. Oil prices rose on Friday in reaction to OPEC's decision to increase output during the second half of the year. Analysts argue that the cartel's actions will not be sufficient to meet the markets' needs.

Market Intervention: The Cause of, and Solution to, All Oil Supply Challenges
OPEC itself is responsible for disrupting the investment cycle and eliminating the inventory overhang in record time. Asking them to fix the problems they caused is the wrong approach.