As renewed chaos grips the oil market, one country is keeping global prices down – by reducing demand
As renewed chaos grips the oil market, China is reaping the benefits of electric vehicles. But Australia’s reliance on diesel leaves it exposed.
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Don’t panic – UK deflation is nothing more than a blip
The UK has slipped into deflation for the first time since 1960. Here’s why it’s unlikely to stay for long.
How would the Iran crisis play out in a world powered by renewables not fossil fuels?
This conflict exposes the fragility of the global fossil fuel economy and how renewables create resilience.
High fossil fuel prices are good for the planet – here’s how to keep them high while avoiding riots or hurting the poor
For expensive oil and gas to be politically acceptable, two things must happen.
Israel‑Hamas war: updates on The Conversation’s coverage of the conflict
What we published across the network in the days after war reignited in Israel and the Palestinian territories.
Inflation: why it’s temporary and raising interest rates will do more harm than good
Central bankers are coming under mounting pressure to get inflation under control.
Oil prices fall as economics trumps geopolitics
As at early December, the international price of crude oil is around US$70 a barrel, depending on grade. Over the last six months, oil prices have slumped by 30% and crude oil is now at its lowest level…
Houthi rebel offensive fuels fears of escalation in the Middle East and Europe
The Iran-backed rebel group has taken control of the vital Bab al-Mandab Strait.
Price shock: how the gas industry is weathering the oil crash
Woodside’s deferral of its floating gas project in Western Australia is just the latest blow low oil prices have dealt the industry.
Fossil fuel subsidies amount to hundreds of billions of dollars a year – here’s how to get rid of them
The costs that fossil fuels impose on public health through air pollution alone are enormous.
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