Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Exxon Mobil Down Fractionally; Reports Gas Flaring at Texas Refinery

Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) is down 0.15% to $84.40, after the company flared gases at its refinery in Beaumont, Texas, according to Bloomberg, citing a message from a community hot line.

The largest U.S. oil company's spokesman Kevin Allexon said "conditions necessitated that we flare," but declined to elaborate.

Oil Crossed the $100 psychological mark Whats Next?

Oil 's long-term growth drivers are explained by Michael Sansoterra of the RidgeWorth Large Cap Growth Fund.

The political turbulence that rocked the Middle East and North Africa caused oil -- used to he. And -- contract reached the crucial 100 dollars psychological mark on February 20 -- The first time since 2008. Supply concerns overwhelmed the market. On directly Libya and Algeria were among countries that were still grappling with major anti government of people. With Libya and Algeria accounting for about 3% of total global oil production. Any pull -- of major oil companies from the country's. Interrupted production were bound to have some short term impact on total oil supply that portfolio manager Michael...

Monday, February 28, 2011

Oil could bust economic bubble

With oil prices reaching new highs due to the Arab uprisings, its thought this could be just the start of a bumpy ride. Surging fuel costs in the US are threatening to derail the country's recovery. And, as RT's Lauren Lyster reports, the political price may be too high for the Obama administration.

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