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Strategic Petroleum Reserve sales under recently enacted laws are expected to start in January 2017

crude oil SPR

U.S. oil and natural gas proved reserves declined in 2015 because of lower prices

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OPEC production cuts reflected in EIA forecast; HGL production grows through 2017

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U.S. gasoline inventories, consumption, production, and exports all increased over the past year

exports/imports prices gasoline inventories/stocks

Tighter marine fuel sulfur limits will spark changes by both refiners and vessel operators

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U.S. average gasoline prices this Thanksgiving are the second-lowest in eight years

liquid fuels prices gasoline

Residential heating oil and propane prices at levels similar to last winter’s low prices

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Planned refinery outages through year-end not expected to constrain availability of transportation fuels

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U.S. oil drilling increasingly focused in Permian Basin

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EIA forecasts $51 per barrel 2017 Brent crude oil price

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Declining investment in Norway affects exploration drilling more than production drilling

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Colonial Pipeline restarts Line 1, resumes gasoline shipments to U.S. Southeast

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U.S. crude oil production in 2015 was the highest since 1972

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Oil wells drilled horizontally are among the highest-producing wells

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Major gasoline pipeline in Southeast disrupted for second time in two months

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Stable oil prices, improving credit conditions contributing to rise in merger and acquisition activity

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U.S. summer gasoline consumption sets new high

exports/imports liquid fuels consumption/demand gasoline

U.S. energy production, consumption has changed significantly since 1908

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Offshore oil production in deepwater and ultra deepwater is increasing

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Low tanker rates are enabling long-distance crude oil and petroleum product trade

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Offshore production nearly 30% of global crude oil output in 2015

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Short positions in U.S. crude oil futures held by producers, merchants at nine-year high

production/supply crude oil STEO financial markets

U.S. crude oil imports increase during first half of 2016, the first increase since 2010

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Low oil prices have affected Russian petroleum companies and government revenues

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Heating oil expenditures expected to increase 38% this winter, but remain below normal

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Winter heating bills likely to increase, but still remain below recent winters

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On Thursday, EIA's weekly crude oil inventory will be presented without lease stocks

liquid fuels crude oil inventories/stocks

U.S. crude oil imports rise during first-half 2016, first increase since 2010

exports/imports crude oil Canada OPEC Iraq Nigeria non-OPEC

Growth in propane exports drove U.S. petroleum product export growth in first half of 2016

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Pipeline disruption leads to record gasoline stock changes in Southeast, Gulf Coast

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Weekly Energy Snapshots provides a weekly recap of EIA data visualizations

prices weather inventories/stocks storage spot prices

Hydrocarbon production in the Utica play increasingly targets natural gas-rich areas

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First shipment of ethane from U.S. Gulf Coast arrives in Europe

exports/imports natural gas Gulf Coast NGL ethane

Pipeline shutdown disrupts gasoline supply in the Southeast

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The United States is both a major importer and exporter of motor gasoline

exports/imports generation

EIA's weekly crude oil inventory data will soon be presented without lease stocks

oil/petroleum crude oil inventories/stocks

EIA now provides estimates of drilled but uncompleted wells in major production regions

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Narrowing crude oil price differences contribute to global convergence of refining profits

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Gasoline prices prior to Labor Day lowest in 12 years

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EIA now using near-real-time export data to improve weekly petroleum consumption data

exports/imports oil/petroleum liquid fuels

OPEC members' net oil export revenue in 2015 drops to lowest level since 2004

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Changing crude oil price differentials contribute to global convergence of refining profits

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Future U.S. tight oil and shale gas production depends on resources, technology, markets

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Crude oil disruptions in Nigeria increase as a result of militant attacks

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OPEC net oil export revenue in 2015 drops to lowest level since 2004

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U.S. crude oil exports are increasing and reaching more destinations

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World tight oil production to more than double from 2015 to 2040

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U.S. crude oil exports reach more destinations and continue to increase

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U.S. ethanol plant capacity increases for third consecutive year

production/supply ethanol

Oil and natural gas production jobs in May were 26% lower than in October 2014

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Declining economic activity and oil revenues in Russia are adversely affecting its regional neighbors

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Crude-by-rail volumes to the East Coast are declining

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New EIA website spotlights key drivers of petroleum product prices

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Stripper wells accounted for 11% of U.S. natural gas production in 2015

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Increased gasoline production and high inventories combine to reduce global refinery gasoline margins

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Increased drilling may slow pace of Lower 48 states crude oil production declines

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Changing U.S. energy mix reflects growing use of natural gas, petroleum, and renewables

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Increased drilling may slow pace of Lower 48 states crude oil production declines

STEO drilling rig count

India continues developing its strategic petroleum reserve as its oil imports grow

exports/imports oil/petroleum liquid fuels crude oil storage India

U.S. oil companies closer to balancing capital investment with operating cash flow

liquid fuels production/supply crude oil drilling financial markets

2016 EIA Energy Conference

gasoline HGL diesel distillate fuel propane

Retail price of regular gasoline forecast to average $2.25 per gallon this summer

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EIA projects rise in U.S. crude oil and other liquid fuels production beyond 2017

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Crude-by-rail volumes to the East Coast drop as imports

exports/imports crude oil PADD 1 PADD 2

Fossil fuels still dominate U.S. energy consumption despite recent market share decline

exports/imports oil/petroleum natural gas liquid fuels coal renewables nuclear hydroelectric biomass

U.S. refinery capacity rises 1.9%

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Stripper wells accounted for 10% of U.S. oil production in 2015

oil/petroleum liquid fuels production/supply

Proposed standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles would reduce diesel consumption

AEO gasoline transportation diesel AEO2016

Panama Canal expansion unlikely to significantly change crude oil, petroleum product flows

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Modest changes to crude oil and petroleum product flows expected from expanded Panama Canal

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U.S. crude oil storage capacity utilization rises even as storage capacity grows

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Higher U.S. gasoline production and inventories are reducing gasoline crack spreads

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Unplanned global oil supply disruptions reach highest level since at least 2011

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Storage capacity utilization rises, as growth in stored volumes outpaces expansion of storage capacity

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Fires near Fort McMurray are reducing Canada's oil sands production

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Recent data show divergent trends for rail shipments of crude oil, ethanol, and biodiesel

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Recent drilling activity has lowered costs and increased performance

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China's diesel exports grow, driven by changes in its economy and refining industry

exports/imports oil/petroleum liquid fuels prices international refining diesel China

U.S. retail gasoline prices lowest since 2009 ahead of Memorial Day weekend

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Oil companies focus on production over exploration as low oil prices reduce value of new reserves

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United States remains largest producer of petroleum and natural gas hydrocarbons

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China’s diesel exports put downward pressure on Asia-Pacific crack spreads

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EIA's global crude supply outlook considers planned and unplanned production outages

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Crude oil volatility decreases as prices rise from early 2016 levels

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Recent U.S. imports of oil tend to be heavier than domestic production

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Variation across gasoline consumption estimates — a guide for the perplexed

exports/imports consumption/demand gasoline

Almost all U.S. gasoline is blended with 10% ethanol

exports/imports liquid fuels gasoline ethanol

Declining energy prices lower the cost of living

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EIA produces new maps of the Utica Shale play

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Crude oil prices rise and contango narrows, but high inventories should constrain further price increases

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Strong El Niño helps reduce U.S. winter heating demand and fuel prices

prices HGL propane heating oil

2015 financials reveal significant differences across U.S. onshore-only producers

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Expected decrease in Lower 48 oil production is partially offset by rising GOM output

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State taxes on gasoline and diesel average 27 cents per gallon

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Total U.S. energy production increases for sixth consecutive year

exports/imports natural gas production/supply crude oil coal NGL petroleum products

Logistical challenges result in ship-to-ship transfers of U.S. propane exports

exports/imports HGL propane

Retail gasoline prices this summer expected to be lowest since 2004

liquid fuels prices gasoline

Canada provides record-high share and amount of U.S. crude oil imports in 2015

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EIA tracks monthly ethanol and biodiesel rail movements

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Engine design trends lead to increased demand for higher-octane gasoline

gasoline transmission vehicles standards CAFE

EIA report shows decline in cost of U.S. oil and gas wells since 2012

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U.S. production of hydrocarbon gas liquids expected to increase through 2017

exports/imports production/supply STEO HGL

United Kingdom increases oil production in 2015, but new field development declines

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U.S. petroleum product exports continue to increase

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First-half 2016 refinery outage report released

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Wells drilled since start of 2014 provided nearly half of Lower 48 oil production in 2015

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U.S. petroleum product exports continue to expand

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Short-Term Outlook for Hydrocarbon Gas Liquids

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Hydraulic fracturing accounts for about half of current U.S. crude oil production

production/supply crude oil drilling

Crude oil shipments by rail from Midwest to coastal regions decline

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EIA lowers its crude oil price forecast

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U.S. oil production continues to decline, and is now below its year-ago level

liquid fuels production/supply crude oil

Rail still moves crude from the Midwest to coastal regions, but in smaller volumes

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California wholesale gasoline price falls before switch to summer-grade gasoline

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Iraq is second-leading contributor to global liquids supply growth in 2015

exports/imports oil/petroleum production/supply international OPEC Iraq

European distillate oversupply means some shippers take the long route around Africa

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Canadian oil production expected to increase despite lower prices

oil/petroleum liquid fuels production/supply Canada oil sands

U.S. crude oil inventories continue to increase

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Motor gasoline consumption expected to remain below 2007 peak despite increase in travel

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Pipelines, tankers, and barges convey transportation fuels from Gulf Coast to East Coast

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For transportation fuels, the Gulf Coast produces, the East Coast consumes

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European distillate oversupply results in floating storage and shipping changes

prices storage diesel distillate fuel Europe futures

Oil production in federal Gulf of Mexico projected to reach record high in 2017

liquid fuels production/supply crude oil Gulf of Mexico

Diesel fuel retail price falls below $2.00 per gallon for first time since 2005

oil/petroleum liquid fuels prices diesel

New EIA data revise Oklahoma’s oil production up by 100,000 barrels per day

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Initial production rates in tight oil formations continue to rise

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U.S. regular retail gasoline to average below $2 per gallon in 2016; lowest since 2004

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U.S. mining and exploration investment declined 35% in 2015

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High inventories help push crude oil prices to lowest levels in 13 years

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Transportation Fuels Markets, PADD 1 and PADD 3

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East Coast, Gulf Coast trade transportation fuels to balance needs, supply

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Changing contract expiration dates will affect crude oil futures comparisons

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Upcoming winter storm may cause problems for East Coast energy infrastructure

weather disruption

Hydrogen for refineries is increasingly provided by industrial suppliers

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Iran's petroleum production expected to increase as sanctions are lifted

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Warmer weather, lower energy prices are reducing home heating expenditures

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Crude oil prices will remain relatively low through 2016 and 2017

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Crude oil prices to remain relatively low through 2016 and 2017

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State severance tax revenues decline as fossil fuel prices drop

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U.S. gasoline prices in 2015 were lowest since 2009

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California begins 2016 with supply disruptions and higher prices

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Crude oil prices started 2015 relatively low, ended the year lower

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Prices for oil and natural gas commodities fell during 2015

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Heating oil and propane prices are lower this winter

exports/imports liquid fuels prices states weather HGL propane heating oil NGL

Debt service uses a rising share of U.S. onshore oil producers’ operating cash flow

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U.S. onshore producers face challenging times

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Beyond Shell-BG, oil company merger activity is down

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Refiner margins unable to fully offset low upstream earnings for integrated oil companies

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Natural gas, renewables projected to provide larger shares of electricity generation

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Alaska residents are paid a unique yearly dividend from state’s permanent fund

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Energy resource permanent funds vary by purpose and state

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Assessing 2014 oil and gas company financials

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Year in Review: Crude Oil Prices 2014

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Price declines can affect companies’ proved reserves

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Total energy subsidies decline since 2010, with changes in support across fuel types

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Recent Data

Wholesale spot petroleum prices, 12/29/2016 close
Product	Area	Price	% change*
Crude Oil ($/barrel)	WTI	53.80	-0.4
	Brent	NA	+NA
	Louisiana Light	55.15	-0.5
Gasoline (RBOB) ($/gallon)	NY Harbor	1.68	-0.3
	Gulf Coast	1.66	+0.2
	Los Angeles	1.69	+2.6
Heating Oil ($/gallon)	NY Harbor	1.60	-0.9
	Gulf Coast	1.51	+0.7
3:2:1 Crack Spread ($/barrel)	Gulf Coast (LLS)	14.43	+3.7
Low-Sulfur Diesel ($/gallon)	NY Harbor	1.70	+0.3
	Gulf Coast	1.65	+0.7
	Los Angeles	1.74	+0.3
Propane ($/gallon)	Mont Belvieu, TX	0.71	+3.4
Source: Daily Prices