Winter natural gas prices expected to remain high

Shale gas provides largest share of U.S. natural gas production in 2013

Crude Rises as China Rate Cut Spurs Optimism About Demand

Iran will protect its share of global crude sales under all circumstances, Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh said, as OPEC members prepare to meet next week to review production levels.

Lower oil prices cut two ways for US economy

Oil and currency markets reflect expectations for lower global economic growth

North Sea Brent crude oil spot prices averaged $87/bbl in October, a decrease of $10/bbl from September and the first month Brent crude oil prices have averaged below $90/bbl since November 2010.

Brent crude prices will average $83/barrel in 2015, $18/barrel lower than last month’s outlook for 2015.

LNG Will Offer Protection Against Gas Supply Halts: IEA

Unseasonably cold temperatures this week led to big increases in heating demand for natural gas from the residential and commercial sectors. Weather forecasters expect the cold to continue into next week, which will likely result in more natural gas consumption.