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Oil prices fall slightly after US jobs report

By The Associated Press on December 7, 2012

The price of oil ended the week lower after the latest U.S. jobs report offered a mixed picture of the economy.

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Oil hovers around $89 as Chinese manufacturing improves

By Pamela Sampson, AP Energy Writer on December 3, 2012

BANGKOK (AP) — The price of oil rose hovered around $89 a barrel Monday as investors focused on signs that China's economy may be picking up after a prolonged slowdown.

Benchmark crude for January delivery was up 2 cents to $88.93 a barrel at late afternoon Bangkok time in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract rose 84 cents to close at $88.91 in New York on Friday.

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Oil steady as Gaza fighting continues

By Pamela Sampson, AP Business Writer on November 21, 2012

BANGKOK (AP) — Diplomatic efforts to broker a cease-fire in Gaza intensified but no deal was announced Wednesday to halt the fighting between Israel and Islamic militant group Hamas. Oil prices regained some of the ground lost the day before.

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Oil up on Middle East fears, 'fiscal cliff' hopes

By The Associated Press on November 19, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) — The price of oil closed at its highest point in nearly a month Monday on rising concerns about the Middle East and less worry about the U.S. "fiscal cliff."

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Oil prices flat as demand stays sluggish

By Pamela Sampson, AP Business Writer on November 16, 2012

BANGKOK (AP) — Oil prices swung between slight gains and losses Friday, barely budging despite an escalation in fighting between Israel and militants in Gaza, as demand for energy remains weak and supplies are ample.

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Oil falls on economic worries

By The Associated Press on November 15, 2012

Oil prices fell below $86 a barrel Thursday as investors focused on global economic issues, including the so-called "fiscal cliff" in the U.S.

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Oil rises following Israeli airstrikes on Gaza

By Pamela Sampson, AP Business Writer on November 15, 2012

BANGKOK (AP) — Oil prices rose slightly Thursday, a day after Israel launched an offensive against Islamic militants in Gaza as analysts downplayed the risk that the fighting poses to energy supplies.

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Oil rises as Israel launches airstrikes in Gaza

By Sandy Shore on November 14, 2012

The price of oil rose Wednesday on new concerns about possible supply disruptions in the Middle East after Israel launched airstrikes in Gaza.

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Oil rises as US leaders talk about fiscal cliff

By Pamela Sampson, AP Business Writer on November 14, 2012

BANGKOK (AP) — Oil prices rose Wednesday as President Barack Obama pushed ahead with talks to try to resolve the impending "fiscal cliff" that could derail the fragile recovery in the world's No. 1 economy.

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Oil falls as IEA predicts demand growth will slow

By The Associated Press, on November 13, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) — The price of oil fell slightly Tuesday after the International Energy Agency predicted demand will grow at a slower pace into next year because of the sluggish global economy.

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Senate Energy approves Federal Helium Reserve overhaul

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The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee approved a bill that would alter the sale of helium from the Federal Helium Reserve, Roll Call reports.

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Groups sue EPA for smog rule delay

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A number of environmental and health groups filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency to force a review of the agency's smog pollution standards, The Hill reports.

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EIA: Coal exports at record high in March

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The Energy Information Administration said the U.S. exported a record 13.6 million short tons of coal in March, FuelFix reports.

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House to debate conservation in farm bill amendments

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Amendments to the House version of a five-year farm bill up for debate would require farmers to follow conservation guidelines to qualify for crop insurance subsidies, E&E reports.

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Obama's nuclear plans would have trouble passing Senate

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President Obama's proposed treaty with Russia to reduce nuclear arms by one-third would have trouble passing the Senate, Roll Call reports.

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NRC proposes $70K fine for TVA's Watts Bar violations

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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission proposed charging the Tennessee Valley Authority a $70,000 fine for quality violations at the Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, The Associated Press reports.

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Cement company agrees to EPA air pollution settlement

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Ash Grove Cement Co., based in Kansas, agreed to pay a $2.5 million penalty and invest $30 million in air pollution controls to settle EPA air pollution allegations, The Associated Press reports.

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Tesla announces recall for some Model S cars

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Tesla Motors Inc. announced a recall of 1,228 Model S sedans after discovering a potentially dangerous manufacturing flaw, Bloomberg reports.

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Environmental group hits Graham for MOX project support

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The Associated Press

Friends of the Earth aired a television advertisement criticizing Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., for supporting the Savannah River MOX facility in his state, The Associated Press reports.

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Bank: Oil sands needed as shale output becomes expensive

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Canadian investment bank Peters & Co. said the United States will need to import crude from Canadian oil sands as the current surge in shale oil will be too expensive to keep up, Bloomberg reports.

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