How Saudi Aramco plans to win the oil endgame The world’s biggest energy firm is the linchpin of the kingdom’s ambitions

Why Oil Prices Have Been Rising Recently The increase this year, prompted by geopolitical worries and supply constraints, has sent gasoline prices higher and could hamper efforts to tame inflation.

Rising Oil Prices Reignite Inflation Fears The price of Brent crude rose to a six-month high on Friday, a potential dose of bad news for central bankers and for the White House.

Salami, ham, and provolone w olive oil, red vinegar and mayo submitted by /u/micheleferlisi

LPT: Don’t be fooled into thinking “Truffle Oil” contains actual truffles. 99% of the time it’s just regular cooking oil with the chemical 2,4-dithiapentane added for artificial aroma. Many people might assume that “truffle oil” would be oil derived from truffles, or perhaps oil that has had truffles sitting in it for a while to impart truffle flavoring. Neither of those are true. Truffle Oil is usually just a base of almost any type of regular oil (canola, grapeseed, olive, etc) with the chemical 2,4-dithiapentane added. This…

The Price of Olive Oil Is Too Damn High Olive oil has many known benefits, from the subtle taste it imparts to food to its status as a heart-healthy food. In recent months, due to weather-related shortages, the cost of olive oil has more than doubled. Given the rising prices, and the scarcity of it, you might be wondering when it’s OK to substitute in a… Read more…

LPT: If you use a lot of olive oil while cooking try filling a spray bottle with olive oil. Spray bottles are fairly cheap and the lever can allow the bottle to be hung from various locations. I personally found a spray trigger that fit the standard olive oil bottle from my local store and screw it right to that bottle and hang it from a hook under my cabinet. Love the ability to quickly spray down my cast iron or food that needs an e…

Oil on blades I have been look at a lot of vintage lenses, and a lot of the listings will state “no oil on blades”. Why would oil on the blades be bad? submitted by /u/CanutePhotography

Chasing Big Mergers, Oil Executives Dismiss Peak Oil Concerns Exxon Mobil and Chevron are spending tens of billions of dollars buying oil and gas assets, betting that the International Energy Agency’s predictions of declining oil demand are wrong.

Why Olive Oil Is So Expensive Right Now Prices have more than doubled as extreme weather hit crops in Spain, Italy and elsewhere. The upcoming harvest isn’t looking much better, so that drizzle of oil on your salad may remain costly.

LPT: Ester engine oil will let you save money on oil changes and Engine maintenance than the cheaper reguelar oils PAO+Ester engine oils are expensive, yet will give you the highest mileage and more wear protection for your engine, Adding a ceramic additive to it will save you even more money. Make sure its an API SP and Ester Engine Oil + Ceramo from Mannol, Liqui Moly, Xado etc. submitted by /u/SanadLibya

LPT: Simple vegetable oil is the easiest way to dissolve most glues, plant saps, and even old crusty oil build ups in the kitchen. Even works on stickers and glue traps. It’s safe and really cheap. Just pour some on a kitchen towel and scrub away. The oily residue is then easily taken care of by simply washing it off with soap and water. submitted by /u/pissedinthegarret

Roast Chicken and pancetta risotto with truffle oil submitted by /u/Alive_Frosting_9495

Pasta with tuna, capers, tomato, garlic, and oil submitted by /u/TriangleSailor

You Should Preserve Your Feta in Oil Feta is already pretty perfect. It has a crumbly, moist mouthfeel, a good bit of salty umami, and a great shelf life, but you can take it one step further by preserving your homemade (or even store-bought) feta in oil. Read more…

16.9-Oz NIVEA Oil Infused Body Lotion (Coconut and Monoi Oil) 3 for $10.76 ($3.59 each) w/ S&S & More + Free Shipping w/ Prime or on $35+ Amazon has *16.9oz. Nivea Oil Body Lotion* (Various Scents) on sale *from 3 *for* $9.92* listed below when you select a *quantity of 3* and check out via Subscribe & Save. *Shipping is free* with…

LPT Request: How to get an oil stain out of a polyester shirt? The shirt has already been washed, so it’s pretty set in by now. It’s a thin, breathable fishing shirt if that matters. It’s also white, so the stain is pretty noticable. I’m not 100%, but I’m fairly certain it’s canola oil. submitted by /u/ProbablyFullOfShit

Ukraine Attacks Russian Oil Tanker off Crimea The strike, near a bridge vital to Russia, is the second Ukrainian sea drone assault on one of the country’s ships in two days.

China’s Revolting Spit Oil and Gutter Oil and Why it Will Never go Away submitted by /u/TootTootComingThru

Olive Oil Is Having a Moment. Is It the Ultimate Superfood? Olive oil has been tied to lower risks of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, neurological diseases like dementia and Parkinson’s, and early death in general.