Father and son, Albert and Gordon Huddleston, part of the Texas oil dynasty of H.L. Hunt, are expected to become even richer if a rumored $8-billion deal with Mitsubishi Corp goes through.
Crude oil prices have increased by $9 per barrel over the past week, bringing West Texas Intermediate to its highest level since mid-January. Since crude oil is the primary ingredient in gasoline, rising oil prices often lead to higher retail gas prices.
Curious Minds Corner
Can natural gas actually freeze solid?
Under high pressure and low temperatures (often found in deepwater pipelines), natural gas and water can form ice-like solids called methane hydrates.