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Dow Rises Slightly –

Posted on 20. September 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose slightly on Thursday and closed at 13,597.  Gold declined $8.70 to $1,763 an ounce.  Crude oil also fell and finished at $91.72 a barrel.  High inventory levels were a factor in driving the price of crude oil … Continue reading →

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OPEC Holds Output Steady –

Posted on 15. June 2012 by Jim Sutliff

OPEC has announced that the production ceiling will remain unchanged at 30 million barrels a day.  OPEC output for the month of May was above the production ceiling at 31.75 million barrels a day.  Global economic growth concerns were a contributing factor … Continue reading →

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Crude Oil Falls Below $83 –

Posted on 13. June 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Crude oil fell and hit an eight month low in trading on Wednesday.  Crude oil settled at $82.62 a barrel after the Energy Information Administration indicated that crude oil fell 200,000 barrels last week.  In addition, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries will meet … Continue reading →

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Oil Closes Below $92 –

Posted on 22. May 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Crude oil fell in Tuesday trading to $91.66 a barrel.  Recent elections in Europe and the possibility of a recession in the Euro zone are driving down prices.  Gasoline prices were almost unchanged in trading. To read a related MSN article, … Continue reading →

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Crude Oil Almost Hits $110 –

Posted on 25. February 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Crude oil almost hit $110 in Friday trading and settled at $109.77 a barrel.  This is the highest level that oil has traded at in the last 9 months.   The conflict with Iran is the driving force behind higher trading prices.  Iran is … Continue reading →

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Crude Oil Ends Lower –

Posted on 24. February 2011 by Jim Sutliff

 Crude oil reversed an upward trend in the final hours of trading on Thursday.  Crude oil had topped the $100 mark but ended up lower on the day finishing down almost $2 dollars.  News relating to a Saudi Arabian aid … Continue reading →

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Oil And Gasoline Supplies Rise –

Posted on 10. February 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Oil and Gasoline supplies rose last week and that sent prices lower in trading.  Oil prices are under pressure from rising inventories and increased output from OPEC.  Supplies of oil rose 1.9 million barrels last week to 345.1 million barrels.  Gasoline … Continue reading →

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OPEC To Discuss Output –

Posted on 30. January 2011 by Jim Sutliff

OPEC is expected to discuss oil output levels at an international energy forum in Riyadh on February 22nd.  All OPEC members will be at the forum and they could significantly raise output levels.  OPEC has been under pressure to increase output levels … Continue reading →

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OPEC Maintains Output –

Posted on 11. December 2010 by Jim Sutliff

After meeting in Ecuador, OPEC announced that it is maintaining current production levels at slighlty less than 25 million barrels a day.  OPEC is comprised of 12 members and they account for almost 40% of the oil production in the world.  A … Continue reading →

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Oil Ready To Fall?

Posted on 28. November 2010 by Jim Sutliff

It’s starting to look like the perfect storm for a decline in oil prices, at least in the short term.  Contributing factors include a weak global economy, tensions in Korea, the European debt crisis, high production levels from OPEC, and monetary tightening … Continue reading →

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U.A.E. Cuts Output –

Posted on 26. December 2009 by Jim Sutliff

The United Arab Emirates has agreed to cut output in order to comply with OPEC.  This action has temporarily pushed oil prices to the $40 dollar level.  The oil market may continue to see price declines in the near future … Continue reading →

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Valero Cuts Refining –

Posted on 19. December 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Valero has cut refinery activity due to fog slowing their shipments of crude.  The plant processes 325,000 barrels a day and may have to halt production for a longer time period if shipment delays continue.  Crude oil has fallen to … Continue reading →

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Crude Oil Up 10% –

Posted on 29. October 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Crude oil shot up almost 10% today as the central bank cut rates.  This is expected to have the effect of increasing demand for oil.  Opec is also expected to cut production at the next meeting. To view a related article, … Continue reading →

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Natural Gas: Ready For A Run –

Posted on 20. October 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Natural Gas prices declined slightly because investors have moved towards crude oil.  Opec has grabbed the attention of traders by indicating that a cut in production is likely at the next meeting.  Natural Gas should still show gains with winter … Continue reading →

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Crude Bounces –

Posted on 17. October 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Crude oil prices have been in free fall mode since the economic crisis has taken center stage.  This may end as OPEC is poised to cut production next week in an attempt to prop up prices. To view a related … Continue reading →

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