Oil Prices

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Oil Prices Up Slightly After US GDP Revision

By Associated Press February 29, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) — The price of oil is slightly higher Wednesday. Investors are weighing a higher estimate from the government on U.S. economic growth against an industry report showing a decline in oil demand

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Category: Associated Press, Economy, National News Tags: gas prices, GDP, Oil Prices

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Oil Prices Climbing Above $101 As Natural Gas Prices Tumble To $2.56

By Associated Press February 14, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices are above $101 per barrel as Greece and its creditors continue to work on plans to trim massive debts. Natural gas prices jumped as bargain hunters snapped up contracts that are still the cheapest in 10 years

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Category: Associated Press, Energy, National News Tags: Greece, Natural Gas, Oil Prices

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Oil Prices Rise After U.S. Supply Report

By Associated Press February 8, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices are higher Wednesday following government reports that U.S. supplies didn't grow as much as expected last week.

Benchmark U.S. crude rose 25 cents to $98.65 per barrel. Brent crude rose 41 cents to $116

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Category: Associated Press, National News Tags: Oil Prices, Report

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Oil Prices Climb As Iran Threatens EU Supply Cut

By Associated Press February 7, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices are rising as Iran again threatens to cut off supplies to Europe.

Iranian lawmakers are pushing a plan to stop exporting crude to Europe before the European Union begins an oil embargo this summer

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Category: Associated Press, Energy, National News Tags: European Union, Iran, Oil Prices, U.S

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Oil Prices Steady As Demand Falls In U.S.

By Associated Press February 1, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices are flat Wednesday following economic reports that showed U.S. factories are cranking into a higher gear while energy demand remains weak.

Benchmark crude slipped 8 cents to $98

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Category: Associated Press, Economy, National News Tags: Factories, Oil Prices, steady

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Oil Hovers Near $100 Amid Iran Tensions

By Associated Press January 27, 2012

BANGKOK (AP) — Crude prices were steady Friday amid a weaker U.S. dollar and expectations that Europe will be able to find oil elsewhere if Iran makes good on its threat to immediately halt exports to the region

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Category: Associated Press, National News, World News Tags: $100, Iran, Oil Prices

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Oil Prices Fall As Greece Debt Talks Continue

By Associated Press January 20, 2012

Oil prices are falling as Greece's debt negotiations spark new concerns about Europe's financial problems.

Benchmark oil fell $2.14, or 2.1 percent, to $98.25 per barrel Friday morning in New York. Brent crude fell $1

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Category: Associated Press, National News Tags: debt, Greece, Oil Prices

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Oil Prices Climb On Improving U.S. Job Numbers

By Associated Press January 19, 2012

Oil prices are climbing after the government said the number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits dropped to its lowest point since April 2008.

Benchmark oil rose 83 cents to $101.42 per barrel Thursday morning in New York

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Category: Associated Press, Economy, National News Tags: economy, jobs, Oil Prices

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Oil Price Rises On Signs Of Improving U.S. Economy

By Associated Press January 18, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) — Oil prices are rising on fresh signs of an improving U.S. economy that could lead to stronger demand for gasoline and other energy products.

Benchmark oil rose 50 cents to $101

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