Oil and gas rig count up by 3 in U S
The national rig count fell to 1,232 last week with Baker Hughes reporting 1,063 gas rigs, 168 oil rigs, and one miscellaneous. Texas gained seven rigs while Oklahoma, New Mexico shed rigs. Alaska and Louisiana rose by three each. California and Wyoming unchanged.
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Japan sticks to Iran oil deal despite U S push
Trade minister Shoichi Nakagawa said Japan will not change its policy to pursue an oil development deal with Iran despite a United States request to reconsider. He noted there will be no policy reversal at this stage and Tokyo will stay in close contact with Washington as the deal proceeds.
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Caterpillar workers vote on final contract offer in wage clash
About 9 000 Caterpillar workers at seven plants in Illinois Colorado Pennsylvania and Tennessee voted Sunday on a six year contract proposal seen as likely to be rejected. UAW officials said results would come late Sunday or early Monday as both sides prepare to return to bargaining over health care costs and wages. If rejected production will continue Monday and talks resume this week.
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Gasoline prices fall nationwide amid supply relief
Gasoline prices have declined about 4.9 cents in three weeks to an average of $1.90 per gallon across the United States, with self-serve regular at $1.87 and mid and premium grades higher. Analyst Trilby Lundberg warns the drop may be temporary as crude prices rise and wholesale costs rebound, noting regional extremes from $1.72 in Tulsa to $2.26 in Honolulu.
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Small business faces looming Aug. 23 wage rule deadline
U S employers must comply with new Department of Labor wage rules by August 23, affecting about 1.3 million low income white collar workers and leaving some 107,000 high earners without overtime protection. Small firms lag in readiness. exemptions include under 500000 revenue and family workers. For others, the key is reading the rules on the DOL site and adjusting payroll accordingly.
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