Week of January 19, 2009
1. Last Week 2. The Year Closes 3. Quote of the Week 4. Briefs January Continue Reading
Contango
Oil prices fell into the upper $30s early last week and stayed there. As it Continue Reading
OPEC Cuts Production
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries said on December 17th that it would reduce its Continue Reading
The Volatility Continues
Gaza, OPEC production cuts, and the gas shutoff to Europe competing with an avalanche of Continue Reading
Gaza
A call by an Iranian military commander to cut oil exports to Israel’s supporters last Continue Reading
Market volatility continues
On Monday and Tuesday oil prices continued a five-day climb — at one point touching Continue Reading
Russia and the EU
On Wednesday Russia raised the stakes in its standoff with Ukraine by cutting natural gas Continue Reading
The Year Closes
Oil prices rose by nearly 8 percent on Monday, touching $44 a barrel, after Israel Continue Reading
Last Week
It was yet another wild ride for oil prices last week as the markets continued Continue Reading
US Oil Consumption
On Monday the EIA released revised figures for US oil consumption in October showing that Continue Reading