Former Secretary of Energy and Texas Gov. Rick Perry says Americans should begin considering summer vacations, which he says would help the energy industry. The oil industry in particular is suffering due to a worldwide glut of oil and reduced demand because of COVID-19.
In other oil-related news, Texas pipeline operator Energy Transfer LP wants to store crude oil in ins pipelines until the glut is reduced.
U.S. natural gas is set to become the world’s highest priced, as demand drops in countries affected by COVID-19. Texas is the country’s leading producer of natural gas.
Dallas physicians are considering how to lure patients back to medical practices after stay-at-home orders and restrictions on elective surgery brought on by the coronavirus crisis.