In the span of just two weeks, global energy markets have been thrown into turmoil. Oil prices have surged past $100 a barrel ...

Reopening Groningen or expanding North Sea drilling will produce gas or oil locally, but prices are set by global markets, so consumers won’t see major relief.

Middle East fighting has led to higher oil prices, causing companies to add fuel surcharges that will impact consumers.

National average gas prices have jumped more than $0.50 a gallon to about $3.60 on March 12 for regular gas since the same ...

U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens' bill would strip federal funding from utilities if they sought a rate increase within a year of their most recent hike.

The large power company will pitch regulators on building two new natural gas power plants in Bay and Genesee counties as it ...

The key geographic chokepoint is the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to global shipping lanes. The Strait is best known for its importance in shipping energy: roughly ...

Consumers Energy is rolling out a new 20-year plan that the utility says will help keep Michigan’s power grid reliable while lowering customers’ electricity costs.

Environmental policy expert warns new gas plants could raise costs for customers, while the utility says it needs to increase ...

Oil and gasoline prices are rising as the war in Iran intensifies and other global conflicts affect supply. That means pain ...

Unlike groceries and rent, electricity costs are closely regulated by states. That means state regulators could try to rein in utility companies’ profits to reduce customers’ bills.