Carl Surran
Carl Surran is a financial journalist with a focus on energy markets and commodities. He has been covering these topics for Seeking Alpha, where he provides news articles and in-depth analysis on various aspects of the energy industry. His work often includes insights from industry experts and executives, as well as data analysis to provide a comprehensive view of the market dynamics.
85%
The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
95%
Examples:
- Carl Surran appears to have a strong focus on financial news and energy markets, with no clear signs of political affiliation or personal opinion influencing his reporting.
Conflicts of Interest
75%
Examples:
- In the article 'California playing “dangerous game” with climate policies, Chevron says', Carl Surran reveals a potential conflict of interest by highlighting the views of a Chevron executive without disclosing that Chevron is one of his major sources. This could create an impression that the company's views are more credible or influential than others.
Contradictions
95%
Examples:
- In the article 'Crude oil slides as Gaza ceasefire talks trump Hurricane Beryl threat', Carl Surran contradicts himself by stating that 'Hurricane Beryl made landfall near Matagorda between Houston and Corpus Christi, causing ports to close for preparation.' while earlier in the article he mentions that 'Crude oil futures are tilting lower due to ceasefire talks in Gaza outweighing Hurricane Beryl's potential effects on US production and operations.' This contradiction is likely due to a misunderstanding of how the two events affected each other, rather than an intentional deception.
Deceptions
85%
Examples:
- In the same article 'California playing “dangerous game” with climate policies, Chevron says', Carl Surran uses deceptive language by suggesting that California drivers were previously unaware of the impact of state policies on gasoline prices and that these policies are solely responsible for the increase in prices. He also misleadingly implies that the difference in gasoline prices between California and the rest of the US is entirely due to low-carbon fuel standards.
Recent Articles
Woodside Energy Acquires Tellurian Inc. for $900 Million: A New Player in the Global LNG Market
Broke On: Monday, 22 July 2024Woodside Energy, Australia's largest oil and gas producer, acquires US LNG project developer Tellurian for $900M, positioning itself as a major player in the global LNG market. 
Hurricane Beryl Impacts Gulf Coast Oil Production and Prices: A Look at the Latest Developments
Broke On: Monday, 08 July 2024Tropical Storm Beryl made landfall near Matagorda, Texas, causing reductions in Gulf Coast refining operations and shutting in production from the Perdido platform. Despite potential impacts on supply, some analysts remain optimistic that prices will not significantly increase due to the storm's forecasted weakening and minimal effect on gasoline prices. The upcoming hurricane season is also a concern for investors, with Colorado State University predicting an 'extremely active' season this year. U.S. crude oil prices were averaging $3.50 per gallon nationwide on July 8. 
Copper Prices Quadruple Prediction: Demand Outpacing Supply in Electrification Era
Broke On: Friday, 24 May 2024Hedge fund manager Pierre Andurand predicts copper prices could quadruple to $40,000 a tonne due to increasing demand and supply struggles, particularly from the electrification of industries like electric vehicles and renewable energy. Despite record-breaking prices this year, some factories have hesitated to buy due to high costs. Andurand also holds a bullish view on aluminum. 
US Energy Market: Gasoline and Diesel Demand Reach Seasonal Lows, Impacting Refining Margins and Crude Oil Prices
Broke On: Wednesday, 08 May 2024U.S. gasoline and diesel demand reach lowest seasonal levels since the COVID-19 pandemic, impacting refining margins and crude oil prices, raising concerns over a slowing economy or increased adoption of renewable energy sources. 
Gold Prices: Central Banks Boost Demand Amid Volatility and Economic Uncertainty
Broke On: Friday, 03 May 2024Central banks' gold purchases and the Federal Reserve's interest rate hold boosted gold prices above $2,300, but profit-taking and easing tensions led to a correction. Key drivers of demand include central banks and Asian household spending. Goldman Sachas expects prices to reach $2,700 by year-end despite volatility from economic data and geopolitical events. 
California's Climate Policies Push Up Gasoline Prices, Chevron Says
Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024California's climate policies are driving up gasoline prices due to the state's toughest low-carbon fuel standards, which encourage refineries to convert from petroleum to renewable diesel. This has reduced gasoline supply and pushed up prices, with California drivers paying an average of $4.94 per gallon in 2023, about $1.72 above the national average.