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January 4, 2017Crude oil prices increased in 2016, still below 2015 averages
December 15, 2016
U.S. oil and natural gas proved reserves declined in 2015 because of lower prices
December 9, 2016
Recent OPEC agreement reflected in EIA forecast issued earlier this week
November 7, 2016
U.S. crude oil production in 2015 was the highest since 1972, but has since declined
November 1, 2016
U.S. energy production, consumption has changed significantly since 1908
October 27, 2016
Low tanker rates are enabling more long-distance crude oil and petroleum product trade
October 25, 2016
Offshore production nearly 30% of global crude oil output in 2015
October 24, 2016
Short positions in U.S. crude oil futures held by producers, merchants at nine-year high
October 21, 2016
U.S. crude oil imports increase during first half of 2016, the first increase since 2010
October 11, 2016
On Thursday, EIA’s weekly crude oil inventory will be presented without lease stocks
September 2, 2016
Gasoline prices prior to Labor Day lowest in 12 years
August 18, 2016
Crude oil disruptions in Nigeria increase as a result of militant attacks
August 16, 2016
U.S. crude oil exports are increasing and reaching more destinations
August 5, 2016
Oil and natural gas production jobs in May were 26% lower than in October 2014
August 3, 2016
Crude-by-rail volumes to the East Coast are declining
August 1, 2016
New EIA website spotlights key drivers of petroleum product prices
July 19, 2016
India continues developing its strategic petroleum reserve as its oil imports grow
July 18, 2016
U.S. oil companies closer to balancing capital investment with operating cash flow
July 11, 2016
EIA projects rise in U.S. crude oil and other liquid fuels production beyond 2017
June 23, 2016
Panama Canal expansion unlikely to significantly change crude oil, petroleum product flows
June 22, 2016
U.S. crude oil storage capacity utilization rises even as storage capacity grows
June 9, 2016
Unplanned global oil supply disruptions reach highest level since at least 2011
June 3, 2016
Recent data show divergent trends for rail shipments of crude oil, ethanol, and biodiesel
May 23, 2016
United States remains largest producer of petroleum and natural gas hydrocarbons
May 10, 2016
Crude oil volatility decreases as prices rise from early 2016 levels
May 6, 2016
Recent U.S. imports of oil tend to be heavier than domestic production
May 3, 2016
Declining energy prices lower the cost of living
April 20, 2016
Expected decrease in Lower 48 oil production is partially offset by rising GOM output
April 18, 2016
Total U.S. energy production increases for sixth consecutive year
April 12, 2016
Canada provides record-high share and amount of U.S. crude oil imports in 2015
March 22, 2016
Wells drilled since start of 2014 provided nearly half of Lower 48 oil production in 2015
March 15, 2016
Hydraulic fracturing accounts for about half of current U.S. crude oil production
March 11, 2016
Crude oil shipments by rail from Midwest to coastal regions decline
March 9, 2016
U.S. oil production continues to decline, and is now below its year-ago level
February 18, 2016
Oil production in federal Gulf of Mexico projected to reach record high in 2017
February 12, 2016
New EIA data revise Oklahoma’s oil production up by 100,000 barrels per day
February 10, 2016
U.S. mining and exploration investment declined 35% in 2015
February 4, 2016
High inventories help push crude oil prices to lowest levels in 13 years
January 21, 2016
Oman is the largest non-OPEC oil producer in the Middle East
January 19, 2016
Iran’s petroleum production expected to increase as sanctions are lifted
January 14, 2016
U.S. average gasoline price falls below $2.00 per gallon for first time since 2009
January 13, 2016
Crude oil prices to remain relatively low through 2016 and 2017
January 7, 2016
U.S. gasoline prices in 2015 were lowest since 2009
January 6, 2016
Crude oil prices started 2015 relatively low, ended the year lower
December 11, 2015
Mexican crude oil shipments to Europe and Asia are rising as U.S. imports fall
December 9, 2015
New legislation affects U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve
December 3, 2015
Crude oil storage and capacity have increased in Cushing, Oklahoma and U.S. Gulf Coast
December 1, 2015
EIA expands monthly reporting of crude oil production with new data on API gravity
November 13, 2015
North Dakota natural gas flaring targets challenged by rapid production growth
November 12, 2015
As total U.S. crude oil imports fall, Canada’s import supply share rises
October 9, 2015
With increased regulation, continued decline in residual fuel oil demand is expected
October 1, 2015
July petroleum data show challenges in the reporting of processed condensate exports
September 29, 2015
Natural gas prices in Asia mainly linked to crude oil, but use of spot indexes increases
September 22, 2015
U.S. Gulf of Mexico share of global active offshore rigs declines since 2000
September 10, 2015
Crude oil swaps with Mexico could provide economic and environmental benefits
September 9, 2015
Saudi Arabia maintained crude oil market share in Asia in the first half of 2015
September 2, 2015
Effects of removing U.S. crude export restrictions depend on price, resource assumptions
August 31, 2015
EIA improves monthly reporting of crude oil production
August 28, 2015
Reduced offshore share in U.S. oil and natural gas production lowers risk from hurricanes
August 24, 2015
Growing global liquids inventories reflect lower crude oil prices
August 19, 2015
EIA lowers crude oil price forecast through 2016
August 13, 2015
Nuclear accord creates potential for additional crude oil production from Iran
August 10, 2015
Rail helps make Midwest a net shipper of crude oil
August 7, 2015
U.S. refineries are running at record-high levels
August 6, 2015
Russia is world's largest producer of crude oil and lease condensate
July 23, 2015
Average diesel retail price below gasoline price for first time in six years
July 15, 2015
In Rocky Mountain region, increased crude production is being shipped by pipeline, rail
July 10, 2015
EIA’s estimates for state crude oil production account for incomplete, lagged data
June 25, 2015
U.S. refinery capacity reaches 18 million barrels per day
June 24, 2015
Under sanctions, Iran’s crude oil exports have nearly halved in three years
June 22, 2015
U.S. crude oil production growth helps reduce Gulf Coast imports
June 17, 2015
Refiner margins unable to fully offset low upstream earnings for integrated oil companies
June 16, 2015
EIA’s mapping system highlights energy infrastructure across the United States
June 12, 2015
Oil exploration in the U.S. Arctic continues despite current price environment
June 9, 2015
Crude by rail provides the West Coast with supply as regional crude oil production falls
June 8, 2015
New data series show more detail for crude oil stocks, storage by region
June 4, 2015
Increases in U.S. crude oil production are predominantly light, sweet crude
June 2, 2015
Crude oil adjustment balances independently developed supply and disposition components
May 20, 2015
Low crude oil prices, increased gasoline demand lead to high refiner margins
May 7, 2015
Implications of higher domestic crude production for U.S. refining
May 5, 2015
Crude by rail accounts for more than half of East Coast refinery supply in February
April 30, 2015
Energy resource permanent funds vary by purpose and state
April 24, 2015
EIA report highlights top 100 U.S. oil and natural gas fields
April 23, 2015
Oil trade off Yemen coast grew by 20% to 4.7 million barrels per day in 2014
April 21, 2015
Increasing domestic production of crude oil reduces net petroleum imports
April 7, 2015
U.S. remained world's largest producer of petroleum and natural gas hydrocarbons in 2014
March 31, 2015
New EIA monthly data track crude oil movements by rail
March 30, 2015
U.S. oil production growth in 2014 was largest in more than 100 years
March 25, 2015
Upstream capital expenditure declined 12% year-over-year in fourth-quarter 2014
March 23, 2015
Crude oil storage at Cushing, but not storage capacity utilization rate, at record level
March 19, 2015
U.S. commercial crude oil inventories now provide the most days of supply since 1985
March 4, 2015
U.S. crude oil storage capacity utilization now up to 60%
March 3, 2015
Oil production in federal Gulf of Mexico expected to continue increasing
February 10, 2015
EIA tracking tool shows light-sweet crude oil imports to Gulf Coast virtually eliminated
February 3, 2015
Increase in average gasoline prices ends 17-week streak of declining prices
January 23, 2015
Currency depreciation against the dollar affects oil importers and exporters differently
January 15, 2015
Regional refinery trends evolve to accommodate increased domestic crude oil production
January 14, 2015
Market expectations of oil price uncertainty have increased in recent months
January 6, 2015
Crude oil prices down sharply in fourth quarter of 2014
January 5, 2015
Energy had larger price declines than most nonenergy commodities in 2014
December 12, 2014
Despite lower crude oil prices, U.S. crude oil production expected to grow in 2015
December 5, 2014
U.S. oil reserves continue rising, surpass 36 billion barrels for first time since 1975
December 1, 2014
World oil transit chokepoints critical to global energy security
November 21, 2014
EIA releases new online tool to track crude oil imports
November 20, 2014
Oil and currency markets reflect expectations for lower global economic growth
November 17, 2014
Crude oil and lease condensate production at highest volume since 1986
November 13, 2014
Rail shipments of oil and petroleum products through October up 13% over year-ago period
November 3, 2014
U.S. gasoline prices move with Brent rather than WTI crude oil
October 31, 2014
Crude exports and re-exports continue to rise; some volumes sent to Europe and Asia
October 28, 2014
Benchmarks play an important role in pricing crude oil
October 10, 2014
Net energy imports as share of consumption at lowest level in 29 years
October 8, 2014
Lower demand, higher supply drive oil prices to lowest level since 2012
September 24, 2014
Saudi Arabia uses largest amount of crude oil for power generation since 2010
September 19, 2014
Russia looks beyond West Siberia for future oil and natural gas growth
August 28, 2014
Rail deliveries of U.S. oil continue to increase in 2014
August 25, 2014
Energy reform could increase Mexico’s long-term oil production by 75%
August 21, 2014
Average Brent crude oil prices trade within $5 per barrel range for 13 months in a row
August 8, 2014
August differentials offer insight into Aramco’s oil pricing
August 4, 2014
Bakken fuels North Dakota’s oil production growth
July 30, 2014
Oil prices drive projected enhanced oil recovery using carbon dioxide
July 24, 2014
U.S. petroleum refineries running at record levels
July 8, 2014
Wyoming, Gulf of Mexico dominate fossil fuels production on federal and Indian lands
July 7, 2014
Production of fossil fuels from federal and Indian lands fell in 2013
July 2, 2014
A perspective on U.S. gasoline prices heading into Fourth of July weekend
July 1, 2014
North Dakota and Texas now provide nearly half of U.S. crude oil production
June 16, 2014
U.S. crude exports in April rise to highest level in 15 years
June 12, 2014
Gulf of Mexico 2014 production shut in by storms seen higher than last year
June 10, 2014
Crude-by-rail transportation provides Bakken Shale production access to major markets
June 6, 2014
Increases in U.S. crude oil production come from light, sweet crude from tight formations
June 4, 2014
NOAA predicts relatively quiet Atlantic hurricane season
May 13, 2014
China promotes both fuel efficiency and alternative-fuel vehicles to curb growing oil use
April 17, 2014
Gulf Coast crude oil inventories reach record level
April 11, 2014
Lower prices pull down natural gas reserves in 2012
April 10, 2014
Crude oil reserves at start of 2013 reach highest level since 1976
April 4, 2014
U.S. crude oil imports fall, but share of top three suppliers highest in four decades
March 31, 2014
Five states and the Gulf of Mexico produce more than 80% of U.S. crude oil
March 26, 2014
Tight oil production pushes U.S. crude supply to over 10% of world total
March 4, 2014
Brent crude oil trading range in 2013 was narrowest since 2006
January 10, 2014
Gasoline prices moved in tight range in 2013
January 6, 2014
Change in energy prices mixed in 2013 as prices of nonenergy commodities fell
November 27, 2013
Gasoline prices this Thanksgiving lower than a year ago
November 13, 2013
Recent production growth from presalt resources increases Brazil’s total crude output
November 1, 2013
Enhanced oil recovery techniques helped Oman reverse recent production declines
October 22, 2013
Highlights of new Drilling Productivity Report
October 21, 2013
EIA to release new Drilling Productivity Report
October 4, 2013
U.S. expected to be largest producer of petroleum and natural gas hydrocarbons in 2013
August 29, 2013
Summer maintenance affects North Sea crude oil production and prices
August 5, 2013
Spread narrows between Brent and WTI crude oil benchmark prices
August 1, 2013
Proved reserves of crude oil and natural gas in the United States up sharply in 2011
July 29, 2013
Natural gas liquids prices trend down since the start of 2012
June 28, 2013
Price difference between Brent and WTI crude oil narrowing
June 14, 2013
U.S. crude oil production could reach 10 million barrels per day by 2040
May 21, 2013
A number of western states increased oil production since 2010
May 15, 2013
Mexico Week: Crude oil moving north, products moving south characterizes U.S.-Mexico trade
April 22, 2013
This year's gasoline price increase not unusual
April 19, 2013
Concentration of U.S. crude oil imports among top five suppliers highest since 1997
April 16, 2013
January 2013 crude oil export to China was a rare event
April 10, 2013
Average summer gasoline prices expected to be slightly lower than in 2012
April 4, 2013
The South China Sea is an important world energy trade route
April 3, 2013
Contested areas of South China Sea likely have few conventional oil and gas resources
March 20, 2013
U.S. crude oil production on track to surpass imports for first time since 1995
March 19, 2013
Bakken crude oil price differential to WTI narrows over last 14 months
March 18, 2013
North Dakota oil production reaches new high in 2012, transported by trucks and railroads
February 28, 2013
U.S. crude oil production tops 7 million barrels per day, highest since December 1992
February 25, 2013
Why have gasoline prices risen since the start of the year?
February 19, 2013
Gulf Coast crude stocks generally fall sharply in December because of inventory taxes
February 7, 2013
EIA begins posting daily energy prices on Today in Energy webpage
February 5, 2013
Rail traffic reflects more oil production, less coal-fired electricity generation
January 30, 2013
Stretches of Upper Mississippi River near record-low levels
January 22, 2013
Political risks focus attention on supply of Venezuelan oil to the United States
January 11, 2013
2012 Brief: Retail gasoline prices vary significantly across the country
January 10, 2013
2012 Brief: Average 2012 crude oil prices remain near 2011 levels
January 7, 2013
2012 Brief: Coal and mid-continent crude oil prices declined during 2012
December 13, 2012
Energy Perspectives: For most fuel sources, domestic production has been increasing
December 4, 2012
U.S. monthly crude oil production reaches highest level since 1998
November 28, 2012
Canada Week: Canada is the leading supplier of crude oil to the United States
November 8, 2012
Non-OPEC oil supply outages remain above year-ago level
October 12, 2012
New application of existing techniques in old fields helps Russia increase oil production
October 9, 2012
EIA improves state-level monthly oil production estimates with up to 10 years of revisions
September 28, 2012
Increases in oil prices affect broader measures of inflation
September 27, 2012
Iraqi crude oil production approaching highest level in decades
September 26, 2012
Attributes of crude oil at U.S. refineries vary by region
September 11, 2012
Pad drilling and rig mobility lead to more efficient drilling
September 5, 2012
Strait of Hormuz is chokepoint for 20% of world’s oil
August 29, 2012
Hurricane Isaac affects U.S. Gulf Coast energy infrastructure
August 15, 2012
North Dakota crude oil production continues to rise
August 13, 2012
Estimated U.S. gasoline consumption low compared to five-year average
August 7, 2012
EIA has updated Gulf of Mexico energy statistics
August 6, 2012
Biodiesel demand estimates now provided in petroleum supply and demand balances
August 2, 2012
U.S. proved reserves increased sharply in 2010
July 26, 2012
Rail deliveries of oil and petroleum products up 38% in first half of 2012
July 19, 2012
Much of the country’s refinery capacity is concentrated along the Gulf Coast
July 18, 2012
April 2012 sets U.S. monthly record for distillate net exports
July 16, 2012
Crude oils have different quality characteristics
July 10, 2012
Rising production in the Permian basin
July 5, 2012
Crude oil distillation and the definition of refinery capacity
June 28, 2012
AEO2012 considers three cases for the future of world oil prices
June 26, 2012
Drop in U.S. gasoline prices reflects decline in crude oil costs
June 21, 2012
North American spot crude oil benchmarks likely diverging due to bottlenecks
June 15, 2012
Working crude oil storage capacity at Cushing, Oklahoma rises
June 8, 2012
U.S. crude oil production in first quarter of 2012 highest in 14 years
May 24, 2012
OPEC spare capacity in the first quarter of 2012 at lowest level since 2008
April 23, 2012
Eagle Ford oil and natural gas well starts rose sharply in first quarter 2012
April 20, 2012
What are natural gas liquids and how are they used?
April 17, 2012
Williston Basin crude oil production and takeaway capacity are increasing
April 13, 2012
Price ratio of crude oil to natural gas continues to increase
April 10, 2012
U.S. imports of Nigerian crude oil have continued to decline in 2012
April 6, 2012
Regional differences for cost of crude oil to refiners widened in 2011
April 5, 2012
Spot crude prices near 12-month high; natural gas and power prices near 12-month low
April 4, 2012
Cushing crude oil inventories rising in 2012
March 28, 2012
On a euro basis, Brent crude oil spot price surpasses prior record high
March 27, 2012
Nearly 69% of U.S. crude oil imports originated from five countries in 2011
March 26, 2012
Gasoline prices rise due to increased crude oil costs
March 20, 2012
Refinery utilization rates react to economics in 2011
March 19, 2012
U.S. crude oil imports drop to lowest level since 1999 as domestic oil production rises
March 14, 2012
Five states accounted for about 56% of total U.S. crude oil production in 2011
March 7, 2012
U.S. petroleum product exports exceeded imports in 2011 for first time in over six decades
March 1, 2012
Review of developments in crude oil and product markets over the past two months
February 29, 2012
WTI discount to Brent and premium to Bakken both rising in early 2012
February 14, 2012
Retail gasoline prices in the Rocky Mountains fall as U.S. average prices rise
February 8, 2012
Tight oil, Gulf of Mexico deepwater drive projected increases in U.S. crude oil production
February 7, 2012
PADD regions enable regional analysis of petroleum product supply and movements
January 26, 2012
Domestic supply of liquid fuels projected to increase, resulting in fewer imports
January 25, 2012
From 1980 to 2010, most regions contributed to growth in global crude oil production
January 23, 2012
EIA issues AEO2012 Early Release
January 12, 2012
2011 Brief: Brent crude oil averages over $100 per barrel in 2011
January 9, 2012
2011 Brief: Energy commodity price trends varied widely during 2011
January 4, 2012
The Strait of Hormuz is the world's most important oil transit chokepoint
December 5, 2011
Spread between WTI and Brent prices narrows on signs of easing transportation constraints
November 16, 2011
Rail delivery of crude oil and petroleum products rising
November 3, 2011
Trends in Eagle Ford drilling highlight the search for oil and natural gas liquids
November 2, 2011
Bakken formation oil and gas drilling activity mirrors development in the Barnett
October 31, 2011
3:2:1 Crack spreads based on WTI & LLS crude oils have diverged in 2011
October 27, 2011
Recent gasoline and diesel prices track Brent and LLS, not WTI
October 24, 2011
Cross-market relationships strengthened in the third quarter of 2011
October 7, 2011
Gulf Coast oil and natural gas production recover after Tropical Storm Lee
October 3, 2011
Summer 2011 gasoline price review
September 21, 2011
United Kingdom natural gas and oil production continues decade-long decline
September 14, 2011
Growth slows in U.S. ethanol production and consumption
September 7, 2011
U.S. exports of petroleum products increase as markets become more globally integrated
September 6, 2011
Crude oil-directed weekly rig count surpassed 1,000
August 26, 2011
EIA updates mapping tool relating hurricane path to energy infrastructure
August 24, 2011
Crude oil movements from the Midwest to the Gulf Coast on the rise
August 22, 2011
Recently, S&P 500 Index and WTI crude oil futures price movements tracked each other
June 29, 2011
January 2011 U.S. refining capacity was the highest in 29 years
June 24, 2011
International Energy Agency members release strategic petroleum stocks
June 23, 2011
EIA provides new information on crude oil storage at Cushing, Oklahoma
June 21, 2011
EIA forecasts increased oil demand, need for additional supply from OPEC producers in 2011
June 17, 2011
EIA highlights key factors in new energy and financial markets web page
June 14, 2011
Canada is the United States' leading crude oil supplier
June 3, 2011
Is the seasonal gasoline price peak behind us?
June 2, 2011
An introduction to crack spreads
May 27, 2011
AEO Issues in Focus: Effects of different oil price paths
May 9, 2011
U.S. oil rig count overtakes natural gas rig count
April 27, 2011
Domestic oil production reversed decades-long decline in 2009 and 2010
April 20, 2011
Price ratio of crude oil to natural gas increasing
April 13, 2011
The outlook for transportation fuel markets this summer
April 12, 2011
Retail prices: diesel outpaces gasoline
April 8, 2011
January 2011 gasoline demand reduced by snowy weather
March 30, 2011
Effects of crude oil supply disruptions: how long can they last?
March 28, 2011
Liquid fuels production in Middle Eastern and North African countries
March 14, 2011
Crude oil and condensate production rises at Bakken and other U.S. shale plays
March 11, 2011
What we pay for in a gallon of regular gasoline
March 9, 2011
Growth in liquids production puts Brazil on world energy stage
March 7, 2011
Libyan supply disruption may have both direct and indirect effects
March 2, 2011
Maritime chokepoints critical to petroleum markets
March 1, 2011
Gasoline prices — second largest one-week increase since 1990
February 28, 2011
WTI-Brent crude oil price spread has reached unseen levels
February 24, 2011
Gasoline product supplied may reflect snowstorm effects on driving
February 22, 2011
U.S. gasoline exports hit all-time high in November 2010
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