World Awash in Oil Shields Markets From 2008 Price Shock

Fighting across Iraq, Libya, Ukraine and Gaza, and an accelerating economy, should mean higher oil prices.

Crude Falls From Two-Year High as Syria Concern Eases

West Texas Intermediate fell from a two-year high as the prospect of imminent attacks on Syria receded and as better-than-expected U.S. economic data raised speculation that the Federal Reserve will taper its stimulus.

Why Cheap Gasoline Could Be Bad For America's Economic Comeback

Oil prices have fallen in the past week, with benchmark Brent crude down more than 5% to less than $100 a barrel on Monday morning.