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Rig Count News August 11, 2023  U.S. rigs were down 5 for the week. Rigs targeting oil were unchanged, gas rigs down 5 and unclassified rigs were unchanged. Canadian rig count was up 2.
When Oil Futures Price Went Negative Excerpts from our Energy Economist newsletter looking at the first time in history that oil futures closed with a negative price: "I'll pay you $40 per barrel if you take my crude    April 21, 2020."
Subscribe to WTRG's Energy Economist Newsletter   In depth analysis, information and forecasts. In addition to OPEC and crude oil prices, gasoline and natural gas prices, topics include regional, national and international exploration, production and consumption. Details and subscription information.
Energy Blog:
Coal, CO2 and Limitations of Energy Policy

Oil Price History and Analysis   1869   2011. This history of oil prices has 152 years of oil prices and the economic and political events that shaped the price: wars, economy, domestic policy, embargoes, OPEC and price controls.
Measures of Petroleum Dependence and Vulnerability in OECD Countries Examines energy security, petroleum dependence, and petroleum vulnerability of the major consuming countries.  Originally published in Middle East Economic Survey
The Coming Energy Crisis? Parallels with earlier energy crises underscore US vulnerability to oil supply shocks today. This summary of our research appeared in the Oil and Gas Journal the first in a series on Global Energy Security. 

Venezuela Once again a nation in crisis, possibly facing civil war with dire implications for oil prices.
OPEC Issues and Analysis: Articles written over several years analyzing the decisions faced by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries.
National Energy Policy   The report to the President.
Links to oil, gas and general energy news and information
About WTRG Economics.Our products and services
Projects A brief list of some of the projects done by WTRG and its associates.
Crude Oil, Gasoline and Natural Gas Futures Prices

NYMEX Prices for March 25, 2025

NYMEX Light Sweet Crude
-0.11
$69.00
ICE Brent +0.02
$73.02
RBOB Gasoline NY Harbor
+0.0021
$2.2087
Heating Oil NY Harbor
+0.0288
$2.2859
NYMEX Natural Gas
-0.074
$3.840
 
Links to Oil, Gas, Energy Prices, News & Issues:
Global Oil Demand Robust Despite Tariff Chaos
Crude Oil Extends Gains, but OPEC+ Supply Plans Could Limit Further Upside
Oil Titans Meet With Trump as USA Unwinds Environmental Rules
Putin agrees in Trump call to pause Ukraine energy attacks but no full ceasefire
China Halts US LNG Imports as Trade War Reroutes Deliveries
Putin, Maduro vow to boost ties in wake of Trump sanctions
Energy industry meets after Trump tears up US green agenda
Russia Ships Diesel To Syria For 1st Time In Over A Decade Despite US Sanctions
US Energy Secretary Promises Executives Faster Industry Development
Oil Hits One-Year Low on Tariffs Fears, Rising Supply
US gas production rebound continues NYMEX prompt holds near $4
DOE Issues Export Approval to Golden Pass LNG, Accelerating President Trump�s Pledge to Restore American Energy Dominance
Oil Drops as Tariffs and OPEC+ Supply Shake Market
OPEC+'s 'healthy' crude oil market is an illusion, Trump effect isn't: Russell
Crude Futures Plunge as OPEC+ Revives Supply
WTI Jumps Above $70 on Canada & Mexico Tariff Plan
Europeans still want climate action, but don't trust governments to deliver
The Troubled Energy Transition How to Find a Pragmatic Path Forward
BP is growing upstream: increasing oil & gas investment
Suriname set for exploration boost as Guyana focus benefits coastal neighbor
DOE Secretary Wright: Coal is Critical to Meeting Energy Demand
U.S. and India Revamp Bilateral Energy, Trade Pacts
Trump: We Will Fill Up the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fast
US wants to slash Iran oil exports by more than 90% in maximum pressure campaign
India to Buy More US Oil, LNG to Avoid Tariffs
Why upstream companies might break their capital discipline rules
OPEC Heavyweights Boost Oil Prices as Sanctions Hit Russian Flow
EIA forecasts lower crude oil prices in 2025, 2026
Recent cold snap results in fourth-largest withdrawal from underground natural gas storage
Oil Prices Advance Despite Concern Over More US Tariffs
Why Is the USA Natural Gas Price Up Today?
Canada's Alberta eyes Japan for new LNG deals amid US tariff threat, minister says
United States resumes maximum pressure on Iran
AI�s Growing Energy Demands: How States Can Keep the Lights On

Graphs Oil and Natural Gas Prices
Futures Prices Spot Prices
NYMEX Crude Oil Brent & WTI Cushing
Brent Crude Oil Brent / WTI Price Spread
RBOB Gasoline WTI Cushing, Oklahoma
Heating Oil Brent Spot
NYMEX Natural Gas Gasoline   New York Harbor

Heating Oil   New York Harbor

Natural Gas Henry Hub Louisiana
 
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