U.S. Move to End Iran Exemptions Sending Oil Prices HigherU.S. Move to End Iran Exemptions Sending Oil Prices HigherThe U.S. announced the sanctions last year to push Iranian leaders to renegotiate an agreement aimed at keeping them from developing nuclear weapons.Associated PressAssociated Press
U.S. Says No More Sanctions Waivers for Importing Iranian OilU.S. Says No More Sanctions Waivers for Importing Iranian OilHassett told reporters at the White House he's not concerned that the decision will negatively affect oil prices.Associated PressAssociated Press
Chevron Buying Anadarko for $33B as Crude Prices RiseChevron Buying Anadarko for $33B as Crude Prices RiseShares of Anadarko jumped 30.3% before the market opened, while Chevron's stock fell 3.2%.Associated PressAssociated Press
Federal Court Blocks Oil & Gas Drilling on 282 Leases in WyomingFederal Court Blocks Oil & Gas Drilling on 282 Leases in WyomingThe judge did not block drilling statewide, but only ordered the BLM not allow drilling on 282 lease sites until it reconsiders its analyses.Tom MortonTom Morton
Companies Decry ‘Valve Turners’ Who Shut Down PipelinesCompanies Decry ‘Valve Turners’ Who Shut Down PipelinesSeveral states are considering increasing fines and prison terms for such incidents and holding associated organizations legally accountable as well.Associated PressAssociated Press
Federal Board Favors Coal Over Oil Development in Wyoming DisputeFederal Board Favors Coal Over Oil Development in Wyoming DisputeThe oil company can still press its case with Interior or continue to challenge the matter in court.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Gasoline Prices Hold SteadyWyoming Gasoline Prices Hold SteadyOil prices jumped to fresh highs last night on reaction to the chilly reception to Trump's concern, with several oil ministers downplaying the rise in oil prices. Roger GrayRoger Gray
Judge Orders U.S. to Revive Public Role in Energy Lease SalesJudge Orders U.S. to Revive Public Role in Energy Lease SalesThe ruling covers sales beginning this December involving hundreds of thousands acres in Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, Nevada and Utah.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Gas Prices Up SlightlyWyoming Gas Prices Up SlightlyNow that summer is over, gas prices are likely to seasonally decline by the end of the year.Roger GrayRoger Gray
U.S. Rig Count Remains at 1,057; Wyoming Loses 1U.S. Rig Count Remains at 1,057; Wyoming Loses 1Texas gained three rigs, Louisiana and Pennsylvania each increased by two and Oklahoma added one.Associated PressAssociated Press