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Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 24, 2004

Page

4

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The Southern Illinoisan invites reader letters up to 250 words addressing current issues. Letters must be signed with name and hometown and include a telephone number for verification. phone numbers are not published. The section outlines submission methods, contact numbers, and editorial guidelines.

Energy prices threaten economy as gas climbs and oil spikes

Washington reports higher energy costs risk recession with $2 per gallon targets and oil near 40 dollars a barrel. Analysts note Saudi output, Middle East tensions, and inflation expectations shaping wages while consumer spending slows and prices rise across airlines, trucking, and industry.

Saudi Arabia Sung Won Sohn Wells Fargo Minneapolis Middle East

Saudi Arabia pledges up to two million more barrels a day

U S energy chief says Saudi Arabia will boost output by up to 2 million barrels daily if needed, lifting to 9.1 million in June and aiming toward 10.5 million capacity. Spencer Abraham noted the commitment could reassure markets amid $40 plus oil and rising demand, with full reach variably weeks away.

Washington U.S Iraq Saudi Arabia David Wyss Standard & Poor’s New York United States U.S. Energy Amsterdam Netherlands Spencer Abraham Ali Naimi Abraham Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries OPEC Saudi Oil Ministry

West wildfire forecast worsens as drought grips the West

National fire managers now predict an worse 2004 season with March and April warmth, drought years, and potential loss of heavy air tankers. Regions at risk include the Pacific Northwest, Northern Rockies, and Southwest. Washington reports 70 small fires, dry forests, and record-early snowpack loss in the Cascades.

Yakima, Wash National Fire Rick Ochoa National Fire Weather Bureau of Land Management West Pacific Northwest Idaho Montana Southwest California Northwest Cascades Washington State Department of Natural Resources Oregon Paul Worth Northwest Interagency Coordination Center Portland

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