American Energy Producers Shift Into High Gear Due to Rising Profits and Demand

American Energy Producers Shift Into High Gear Due to Rising Profits and Demand
The LyondellBasell refinery near the Houston Ship Channel, part of the Port of Houston, Texas, on March 6, 2019. Loren Elliott/AFP/Getty Images
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American energy producers are being incentivized to boost production, as high fuel prices, strong demand, and a tight supply chain at the start of the summer driving season raise the chance of increased profits margins this year, Bloomberg reported.

Global crude oil prices have been fluctuating between $100-120/bbl since the conflict in Ukraine erupted in late February, with average gas prices across the U.S. reaching record highs.

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Bryan S. Jung is a native and resident of New York City with a background in politics and the legal industry. He graduated from Binghamton University.
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