oil and natural gas

The average price for a gallon of gas in Texas has risen from $2.55 in early February to $3.78 at the end of April.

Authorities say an explosion at a Texas natural gas or oil well site has set off a large fire, leading to some evacuations, but no injuries. The Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office received calls late Monday about a loud explosion in Etoile, a small rural community in eastern Texas.

A house exploded on Moseley Street in Lake Dallas due to an Atmos Energy gas leak. The explosion sent Jessica Lopez to the hospital with serious injuries. She is suing Atmos Energy. Lake Dallas city officials addressed resident complaints and Atmos Energy discussed the leak at a meeting Wednesday night.

The Trump administration recently announced it would release 172 million barrels of oil from the United States' Strategic Petroleum Reserve, which is located along the Gulf Coast, including two sites in Texas.

A new oil refinery planned for Brownsville could bring thousands of jobs and a major energy investment to the region. But it could also pose risks to the region’s environment and water supply.

Crude oil prices have surged in recent weeks amid the war in Iran.

AAA Texas spokesperson, says the rise comes after the recent events in Iran.

According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Texas is now lower than it was a year ago.

Gaps in natural gas regulation could leave the state vulnerable to another winter storm related blackout.

The state task force would analyze petroleum theft and recommend policy improvements to curb rising oilfield theft. The bill now heads to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk for approval.

Experts say the verdict has relevance for free speech issues nationwide.

Petroleum theft is a persistent problem in the state.