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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 April 24, 2025

NYMEX Light Sweet Crude
+0.52
$62.79
ICE Brent +0.43
$66.55
RBOB Gasoline NY Harbor
+0.0218
$2.1057
Heating Oil NY Harbor
+0.0168
$2.1437
NYMEX Natural Gas
-0.092
$2.930
 
Links to Oil, Gas, Energy Prices, News & Issues:
Oil Prices Up 3% on Shifting Geopolitical Landscape
Gasoline Prices Down for Second Straight Week
Oil Surges Amid Iran Sanctions
USA Oil, Gas Operators Encounter Avalanche of Economic Policy Changes
Crude Prices Push Higher on US Trade Deal Hopes and Risk to Iranian Oil Exports
Permian Basin accounted for all L48 oil output growth in 2024
U.S. energy consumption growth decreases in the near term in the latest AEO
Can energy close US trade gaps?
Global oil consumption growth set to decelerate on tariffs
Oil rises on tariff exemptions and Chinese imports rebound
Saudi Aramco discovers 14 new oil, gas fields
WTI Falls Below $60 Amid Trade War Escalation
AI’s energy hunger drives nuclear energy resurgence
Dow and X-energy seek approval for nuclear facility in Texas
Oil Prices Dive on Trump Tariffs and OPEC Surprise
Pennsylvania coal plant to transform into 4.5GW gas-powered plant
Russia Halts Large Chunk of Kazakhstan’s Oil Export Capacity
U.S. natural gas consumption set new winter and summer monthly records in 2024
WTI Jumps 3% on Talk of Russia, Iran Sanctions
U.S. Gas Firms Refocus on Haynesville as Trump Greenlights LNG Projects
Experts warn House Energy Committee that closing fossil fuel plants drives grid reliability crisis
US Oil Producers Face New Challenges as Top Oilfield Flags
Tariffs continue to roil oil markets
Dallas Fed survey shows capex plans holding up despite uncertainty.
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

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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