Energy

Oil reaches 9-month high, Iran tension supports

02/22/2012 8:45:00 AM

Brent crude oil reached a nine-month high on Wednesday, supported by Iran-related supply worries, even as weak economic data in Europe and China cast doubt on the outlook for global growth, denting other demand-sensitive assets. ... Full story.

U.S. natural gas lower as mild weather, storage weigh

02/22/2012 8:45:00 AM

U.S. natural gas futures were about 2 cents lower early Wednesday, edging off amid ongoing concerns over a mild winter that has left inventories bloated despite recent production cuts. ... Full story.

Oil rises to 9-month high on Greece rescue, Iran cuts

02/21/2012 3:17:54 PM

Oil rose to a nine-month high on Tuesday after Greece received a financial bailout and top Asian consumers moved to cut crude purchases from Iran, following Western sanctions designed to limit the country's nuclear program. ... Full story.

Oil holds near $120, buyers take less Iran oil

02/21/2012 8:22:42 AM

Oil held close to $120 a barrel on Tuesday as world consumers grappled with supply disruptions ranging from Iran to Sudan to the North Sea. ... Full story.

Oil rises to 8-month high on Iran, China moves

02/20/2012 3:46:58 PM

Oil prices climbed to their highest in more than eight months on Monday, pushing Brent crude above $120 a barrel as Iran cut off oil exports to Britain and France while economic developments in Asia and Europe lifted riskier assets. ... Full story.

E15: A step closer to commercial availability

02/20/2012 5:30:00 AM

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved the health effects testing on E15, which clears the way for the final steps in registering it as a fuel and bringing it to the marketplace. ... Full story.

Oil mixed but up on week eyeing Iran, Greece

02/17/2012 3:48:57 PM

Brent crude oil ended lower on Friday as investors booked profits after gaining for four straight days and hitting overbought conditions as it topped $120 a barrel. ... Full story.

More natural gas export could raise prices

02/17/2012 11:15:00 AM

Natural gas and liquid natural gas (LNG) are used extensively in agricultural operations from the farm through ag industry operations; therefore, the high volume of LNG being produced in the U.S. is good for lower costs. ... Full story.

Brent tops $120 on Iran, North Sea, Greece

02/16/2012 2:57:22 PM

Brent crude rose on Thursday for a fourth day in a row, topping $120 a barrel at settlement-- an eight-month high -- on worries about supply from Iran and from the North Sea, where output was expected to dip next month. ... Full story.

Natural gas outlook: Gas consumption spikes

02/16/2012 1:58:42 PM

This winter has been unusually warm, which has been reflected in lower natural gas consumption – the five-year (2007 – 2011) average for January consumption. ... Full story.

Brent up towards $120 on Iran, North Sea

02/16/2012 8:55:00 AM

Brent crude resumed its climb towards $120 a barrel on Thursday on supply concerns over Iran and an expected drop in North Sea output. ... Full story.

This week in petroleum: Midstream Makeover

02/15/2012 3:25:00 PM

Recent shifts in U.S. oil supply and demand patterns are testing the limits of the Nation's oil storage and transportation network. ... Full story.

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