petroleum

Big Oil Companies Sucked Up Much Higher Profits Than They Did A Year Ago

Big Oil Companies Sucked Up Much Higher Profits Than They Did A Year Ago

You may not be too pleased about paying higher and higher gas prices, but rest assured that your money is going to a good cause — the continued enrichment of big oil. In the first quarter of 2011, the five largest oil companies all upped their massive profits from a year ago. [More]

Shell & Virent Begin Production Of Gasoline Made From Beets

Shell & Virent Begin Production Of Gasoline Made From Beets

In news certain to please the Schrute family of Scranton, PA., Shell and youngster biofuel company Virent just announced they’ve started up production at their plant that can convert beet sugar into gasoline and gasoline blend components. [More]

Find Out Where Your Money Goes When You Buy Gas

Find Out Where Your Money Goes When You Buy Gas

Want to know where your fifties go when you fill up your car with gas? GOOD’s latest chart breaks down the assorted costs, and compares them with other places around the globe. You can grab a free printed copy at any Starbucks, or go here to check it out in bright RGB goodness.