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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. 
Rig Counts - (January 22, 2013Short and long term graphs of U.S., Canadian, Foreign and World Rotary Rig Count as well as U.S. Workover Rig Count.
Venezuela Once again a nation in crisis, possibly facing civil war with dire implications for oil prices.
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Crude Oil, Gasoline and Natural Gas Futures Prices

NYMEX Prices for June 17,
2013
NYMEX Light Sweet Crude -0.08
$97.77
ICE Brent -0.46
$105.47
RBOB Gasoline NY Harbor -0.0406
$2.8561
Heating Oil NY Harbor -0.0119
$2.9503
NYMEX Natural Gas +0.142
$3.875
Graphs: Oil & Gas Spot and Futures prices
 
Oil, Gas, Energy Prices, News & Issues:
Presidents Obama and Putin share icy encounter over Syria
Report: Iran to send 4,000 Revolutionary Guards to bolster Assad’s forces
Rouhani, Obama sound positive but indicate progress on nuclear issue is likely to take time
Pena Nieto Plans End to 75-Year Pemex Monopoly in Crude Oil
Chevron’s $10 Billion Angola LNG Ships First Gas Cargo
Crude Oil and Natural Gas Exploration - Rotary Rig Count: U.S. +6, Canada +24, International +33
Energy Rig Count in U.S. Seen at Bottom as Drilling Rebounds
Syria condemns Egypt for cutting diplomatic relations
Moderate cleric Rowhani declared new Iran president
Iran to ‘deploy 4,000-strong force’ to Syria as US military set to stay in Jorda
IEA Cuts Demand Forecast for OPEC Crude as China Cools
Libya: tensions between government and militias come to a head
On-the-Record Conference Call by Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes on Syria
Sudan accuses South and Darfur rebels over Abyei oil blast
Venezuela Oil Chamber Wants Banks Forced to Make Energy Industry Loans
Oil prices rise after mixed US report
Iraq targets 4.5 million barrels a day for next year
Chaotic Libya Struggles to Maintain Oil Output
Libya Army Chief Vows End to Militias This Year
Algeria's Bouteflika 'instructs PM' during hospital visit
In Iran, moderates see Hassan Rouhani as best alternative to conservatives
Iraq increasingly drawn into Syrian battlefield
Saudi Arabia, France agree Qusayr scenario in Syria can’t be repeated in Aleppo
Path to Middle East peace begins with a regional military alliance (UAE op ed)
Gulf Arabs pledge sanctions against Hezbollah members over Syria
Venezuela says it foiled plot to assassinate President Maduro
OPEC Boosts Supply to Six-Month High; Keeps Demand View Stable
Iran presidential race down to choice of 2 conservatives
Oil ends sub-$96 ahead of OPEC, DOE reports
Bombs and battles hit northern Iraq, more than 70 dead
Libya Army Chief Resigns After Clash in Benghazi
Iran: Candidate Drops Out of Presidential Campaign
Oil ends above $96, gains over 4% on week
Algeria Stalled 40 Days Into President's Absence
Suicide blast kills 19 in Iraq, including Iranians
Sabra: No peace until Iran, Hezbollah leave Syria
Oil prices close at highest in more than a week
Libya moves state-run oil company to Benghazi
Why Iraq Is On the Precipice of Civil War
OPEC Crude Shipments to Drop on Asian Demand, Oil Movements Says
Should Natural Gas-Powered Cars Run On CNG, LNG ... Or Gasoline?
Syria retakes Golan crossing after Qusayr triumph
Hatred, blood and death defines Iraq today (Times of Oman op ed)
Iran dissident's funeral turns into anti-government protest

Graphs Oil and Natural Gas Prices
Futures Prices Spot Prices
NYMEX Crude Oil WTI Cushing, Oklahoma
Brent Crude Oil Brent Spot
RBOB Gasoline Gasoline - New York Harbor
Heating Oil Heating Oil - New York Harbor
NYMEX Natural Gas Natural Gas Henry Hub Louisiana
 
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