U.S. refineries can process shale oil, but economics—not capability—drive imports and exports. Here’s why the system works ...

And how much of the country's fuel demand is met by Eastern Refinery? Let's find out in today's Star Explains.

California’s oil empire, it seems, is cracking, if not yet crumbling. The once-dominant industry, which in California dates back more than 150 years ago, has long been on the decline. Oil fields once ...