Oil Prices

Oil prices are trending upwards, but not enough to really help the state economy yet.

Oil prices have gained some ground, but Wyoming gas prices are slightly down.

The latest Wyoming economic report shows little change in most areas, according to a state economist.

A senior state economist says the latest numbers seem to show Wyoming's economy isn't getting worse these days.

Wyoming's statewide unemployment rate increased to 5.5 percent in April, up from 5.2 percent the month before.

A state economist says oil prices are trending upwards.

The principal economist for the state's Economic Analysis Division says there are hopeful signs for the oil industry in Wyoming.

NEW YORK (AP) — The price of oil is higher Wednesday as traders anticipate the Federal Reserve's next steps to stimulate the U.S. economy. But a big increase in the nation's gasoline supply has damped the gains. Benchmark crude rose 53 cents to $86...

NEW YORK (AP) — The price of oil is falling a day after reaching its highest point in almost a month as worries about a possible disruption in Middle East crude supplies lessen. Benchmark crude fell 68 cents to $88.60 Tuesday morning...

The price of oil is slightly higher as investors remain cautious ahead of the U.S. presidential election. They're also assessing how much demand for oil has dropped in the storm-stricken Northeast. Benchmark oil rose 31 cents to $85.16 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange...