EIA: US industrial gas demand to rise 4% in 2015

North Sea Brent crude oil prices have remained under the symbolic $100/barrel level since September 5, falling to $94.13/barrel this afternoon, the lowest level in more than two years. Prices have declined almost $21 (18%) from the 2014 daily peak of $115/barrel on June 19

Crude oil would cost at least $150 a barrel due to supply disruptions in the Middle East and North Africa were it not for rising production in North Dakota and Texas

Unresolved territorial and maritime claims continue to hinder exploration and development in the East China Sea.

Despite decline in some regions, world oil consumption still seen rising

IEO2014: World liquid fuels consumption to rise 38% by 2040

Asia buyers say tests may slow take-up of U.S. export oil

Rise in US Shale Oil Output Seen to Continue Until 2020

EIA: The Availability and Price of Petroleum and Petroleum Products Produced in Countries Other Than Iran

India is increasingly dependent on imported fossil fuels as demand continues to rise