China, not Russia, could shape Asia’s energy future,

The United Arab Emirates is in no hurry to see OPEC cut its oil output target this year despite the sharp drop of global crude prices in the last few months, senior UAE energy officials indicated on Tuesday.

US LNG to Help, Not to Solve European Problems with Russia

$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

Some analysts and investors worry that oil companies will not spend enough either to sustain growth in their core businesses, or to open options in alternative energy sources for a world in which oil and gas consumption is constrained by climate policy or high prices.

OIL PRICES WTI, BRENT,1990 - 2014

Crude oil, natural gas futures end week lower

MARKETS: BoA says Saudi Arabia could be pushing for sustained weak crude oil prices

Cheaper oil 'no big threat' to Gulf economies, say analysts