Oil prices fall as OPEC cites demand gap and steady Gulf output
Crude oil dropped 68 cents to $43.31 a barrel as OPEC president Yusgiantoro said world production runs 1.5 million barrels daily above demand. Amid talks in Vienna on price relief, traders note Gulf of Mexico output remains intact post Frances and fears of Iraqi disruptions ease. Market sentiment shifts with prices off last month’s near 50 dollars and speculators retreat.
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Halliburton may not rebid Iraq contract if split up
Halliburton CEO Dave Lesar said the company may not bid again if the massive Iraq contract is divided into many pieces. He noted higher margins could result from a renewed bid, and said the decision hinges on how the work is parceled and awarded.
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Gasoline price drops to $1.85 a gallon nationwide
The Energy Department reports that the average regular gasoline price fell to 1.85 per gallon for the second week, down 1.6 cents, 13.3 cents above last year. West Coast highest at 2.041, Gulf Coast cheapest at 1.754, with Midwest at 1.793. Crude for October settles at 43.31, oil fears drive price, supply up 6 percent from last year.
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