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Gasoline Inventories Fall -

Gasoline inventories declined 2.6 million barrels and distillate inventories fell 3.3 million barrels.  The Energy Information Administration also indicated that crude oil increased 3.7 million barrels which was greater than the 2 million barrel increase expected by analysts.  Inventories of crude oil at Cushing Oklahoma rose to 44.1 million barrels.

To read a related Nasdaq article, please click here:

http://www.nasdaq.com/article/oil-futures-crude-pares-losses-following-inventory-data-20120509-01176

James Sutliff

Gasoline Inventories Fall -

 Gasoline inventories fell 3.67 million barrels which exceeded analyst expectations.  Distillates also fell and were 2.91 million lower than the previous week.  The U.S. Department of Energy  also indicated that crude oil supplies increased by 3.86 million barrels.

To read a related Bloomberg article, please click here:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-04-18/oil-pares-loss-on-rise-in-gasoline-heating-oil-supply.html

James Sutliff

Oil Inventories Rise 7.1 Million Barrels -

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, crude oil inventories rose 7.1 million barrels.  The inventory increase worked to drive crude oil prices lower in trading.  The increase exceeded analyst expectations of a much lower 2.2 million barrel rise in inventory levels.  Gasoline inventories went in the opposite direction and fell 3.5 million barrels.  Analysts had expected a decrease of only 1.5 million barrels.

To read a related Wall Street Journal article, please click here:

http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120328-711709.html

Jim Sutliff

Crude Oil Rises On Iran -

Crude oil spent most of the day in a trading range of $105 to $108 a barrel.  The rise in crude oil prices and trading volatility came after oil exports from Iran were estimated to have dropped 300,000 barrels a day.  The weaker U.S. Dollar also sent prices higher in Friday trading.

To read a related Fox Business article, please click here:

http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2012/03/23/oil-prices-rise-sharply-on-drop-in-iranian-exports/

James Sutliff

Oil Inventories Rise Hit Three Month High -

Crude oil inventories continue to rise and hit a three month high last week.  The Energy Department indicated that crude oil supplies increased to 338.9 million barrels.  That mark is 4.18 million barrels higher than the previous week.  Gasoline also had weak demand with consumption falling 7.97 million barrels a day.  Gasoline inventories increased by 3 million barrels last week.

To read a related Bloomberg article, please click here:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-02-02/oil-declines-to-six-week-low-as-u-s-inventories-climb-amid-weak-demand.html

Jim Sutliff

Natural Gas Falls Over 6% -

Natural gas fell more than 6% in trading on Thursday and settled at $2.3220 per 1,000 cubic feet.  Natural gas supplies have steadily increased and warmer than normal weather is expected over the next few weeks.  Gasoline and crude oil fell slightly and heating oil rose 2.26 cents.

To read a related MSN Money article, please click here:

http://money.msn.com/business-news/article.aspx?feed=AP&date=20120119&id=14709809

James Sutliff

Crude Oil Supplies Rise -

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, crude oil supplies rose by 5 million barrels last week.  In addition, gasoline inventories rose 3.6 million barrels and distillates increased by 4 million barrels.  All of the inventory increases were well above analyst expectations.  A significant drop in demand levels was a factor in the supply figures.  Crude oil was trading near the $100 dollar mark on Wednesday.

To read a related Reuters article, please click here:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/11/us-markets-oil-idUSTRE7AD06820120111

Jim Sutliff

Oil Rises On Economic Growth Outlook -

Crude oil rose to $103.41 during afternoon trading and settled at $102. 24 a barrel.  An improved outlook for US economic growth also sent the stock market to a five month high.  In addition, tensions in Iran and Nigeria raised supply concerns for the near term.

To read a related Reuters article, please click here:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/10/us-markets-oil-idUSTRE7AD06820120110

Jim Sutliff

Crude Oil Settles Over $101 -

Crude oil continued to climb and settled over $101 a barrel.  Geopolitical forces pushed crude higher as traders returned on Tuesday.  Supply reports may weigh heavily on trading activity in the next few weeks.  Warmer than normal temperatures in the northeast could increase supplies and send crude oil lower.

To read a related Wall Street Journal article, please click here:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203391104577124134269308646.html?mod=WSJ_hp_LEFTWhatsNewsCollection

James Sutliff

Data Sends Crude Oil Lower -

European and Chinese manufacturing numbers came in weak and that helped to send crude oil lower.  Crude oil settled at slightly higher than $100 dollars a barrel on Thursday.  This is the first time since February 2009 that Chinese manufacturing has contracted.

To read a related Bloomberg article, please click here:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-12-01/oil-fluctuates-on-u-s-jobless-claims-rally-in-spanish-french-bonds.html

Jim Sutliff

Crude Oil Inventory Drops -

The Department of Energy weekly report indicated that crude oil inventories fell 4.7 million barrels.  Inventories of gasoline fell 1.1 million barrels and distillates dropped 700,000 barrels.  Analysts had expected an increase of 700,000 barrels for crude and 1 million barrels for gasoline.  The drop in crude imports played a role in the lower inventory figures.  Crude rose in late morning trading after the report.

To read a related Wall Street Journal article, please click here:

http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20111005-708995.html

James Sutliff

Crude Oil Inventories Rise -

Crude oil inventories rose 1.9 million barrels last week and gasoline demand fell 2.4%.  Analysts had expected crude oil inventories to remain unchanged from the previous week.  The drop in demand and rising economic concerns forced crude oil prices lower in afternoon trading.  Crude oil dropped over $3 and closed below $82 a barrel. 

To read a related Associated Press article, please click here:

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Oil-gives-up-most-of-its-apf-3347782159.html?x=0&sec=topStories&pos=5&asset=&ccode=

Jim Sutliff

GSCI Index Falls -

Commodities continued to drop and the Standard & Poor’s GSCI Index hit a 9 month low.  In afternoon trading, the GSCI Index fell to 594.12 which is the lowest level since early December 2009.  Metals were hit hard with silver, gold, copper, and nickel all falling.  Gold was trading below $1,700 an ounce and was down almost 5%.  Crude oil also declined and fell to $77.55 a barrel before rebounding to just under $80.  Global recessionary concerns are weighing on investors as well as the European debt crisis.   

To read a related Bloomberg article, please click here:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-09-23/commodities-poised-for-worst-week-in-4-months.html

Jim Sutliff

Gasoline Demand Drops -

Crude oil declined in trading after a report from the Energy Department indicated that gasoline supplies rose almost 2 million barrels.  Crude oil inventories decreased 6.7 million barrels due to weather related shutdowns.  Distillate fuel supplies increased 1.71 million barrels last week.

To read a related Bloomberg article, please click here:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-09-14/oil-holds-losses-after-energy-department-report-on-inventories.html

James Sutliff

Crude Oil Slightly Higher -

Crude oil finished slightly higher in trading on Friday and closed at $85.37 a barrel.  Traders closely watched comments by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke which indicated that the Fed stands ready to implement stimulus programs if needed.  Gasoline traded lower on Friday after rising over 3% on Thursday.  Gasoline prices could drop due to lower summer driving demand caused by Hurricane Irene.

To read a related Wall Street Journal article, please click here:

http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20110826-713339.html

James Sutliff