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Libya's Biggest Oil Field Oil Halts Production Amid Opec Supply Concerns
Shahara oilfield accounted for around 30% of national production before it shut down on September 16.
Oil Prices Drop on Strong Dollar and Weak Global Demand Outlook
Brent crude maintains downtrend as IEA and Opec predict lower demand.
Crude Oil Drops on Downbeat US Jobs Data and Easing of Ukraine Tensions
Brent October contract finishes slightly lower on demand concerns.
Oil Futures Drop on Glut of Bearish News for Crude Market
Upbeat US data, rising output from Libya and demand for crude oil revisions weighed on prices.
Crude Trades Fall as Supply Fear Eases and Demand Concerns Rise
Weak supply-demand fundamentals holding Brent in contango structure.
Oil Prices Witness Mixed Trade as US Strikes Iraq, and Wall Street Rebounds
Brent trades lower on rumours US air strikes will lower risk of oil supply disruptions from Iraq.
Crude Oil Prices Rise as Traders Watch Geopolitical Tensions
Brent's $105-$110 a barrel trading range unlikely to change much next week.
Opec Market Share to Slip as Global Oil Demand Rises
Opec predictions for 2015 show US boosting its own oil production by 7%.
Oil Ends Lower on Signs of Rising Libyan Supply and Fading Iraq Fears
Opec and IEA to release their first estimates for 2015 next week.
Shale-Rich Texas Set to Overtake Opec Major Iraq in Oil Production
US state of Texas pumped more than three million barrels per day in April, almost equivalent to Iraq's monthly production.
Oil Prices Set for First Weekly Drop Since Iraq Crisis
Brent and WTI contracts for August down 1.3%.
Crude Prices Mixed as Iraq Mulls Higher Exports and US Loosens Oil Export Ban
Brent hit by news that Iraq plans big increase in oil exports in July.
Crude Oil Futures Finish Higher Amid Iraq Supply Disruption Fears
Oil to jump if conflict spreads to southern Iraq, where most production sites are based.
OPEC Dominance to Wane as US Leads 'Tight Oil' Revolution
OPEC production will decline, with US reserves of oil extracted from oil sands and shale rock spearheading the competition.
Oil Futures Jump 4% on Iraq Supply Concerns
Iraq crisis boosts crude oil's safe-haven status over gold.
Isis Crisis: Islamist Insurgency Threatens Iraq's 'Vast' Oil Potential
International Energy Agency says biggest source of new Opec oil is at risk after Sunni militants take Mosul.
Mosul Siege: Isis Militants Threaten Major Oil Town as Baghdad Insists Exports Secure
Iraq switch oil exports to Basra after Mosul attack.
Kuwait Expects Opec to Maintain Oil Production Levels
Opec member says it expects production cap to remain at 30 million barrels per day in bid to maintain price.
Opec 'Relaxed' About 30 Million Barrels-Per-Day Target
Crude output boost in Iran, Libya and Iraq could force Opec to lower production cap.
Scottish Independence Will Lead to a Job Loss, Capital Flight and Industry Deconstruction Onslaught
The referendum period starts on 30 May over whether Scotland should break away from the UK
Global Crude Futures Jump on Prospects of Higher US Oil Demand
Oil inventory shrinks and demand rises on back of recovery in US economy.
Global Oil Futures Jump after Strong US Data Fuels Hopes of Higher Oil Demand
Lower US crude oil stockpiles lend further support to futures.
Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro Blames Power Cut on Opposition Sabotage
Power cut in middle of televised presidential address blacks out much of the country.
Crude Oil Futures Witness Mixed Trade as Libya Supply Woes Persist
Brent crude futures inch up while US futures fall, prices under pressure.
Ali Zeidan: Libya Unable to Pay Salaries Unless Oil Strikes Stop
Libya Prime Minister Zeidan says the nation faces a financial crisis and the country will be forced to borrow.
Libya Resumes Gas Exports to Italy After Protestors Leave Mellitah Port
85% of Libya's oil is exported to Europe and its biggest regional customer is Italy.
Political Chaos Costs Libya $6bn in Oil Sales
Protests at oil ports and political turmoil also results in less money for wheat imports.
Germany: 80-year-old Sonja Suder Cleared of Opec Terrorism But Jailed for Arson
Former member of Revolutionary Cells acquitted of murder in deadly attack that killed three in Vienna.
Crude Oil Futures Could Plunge if Iran Strikes Nuclear Deal with West
Iran and six western powers are negotiating in Geneva.
Spain's Repsol Earmarks $4bn To Boost Oil Production in Venezuela
Repsol targets crude oil output of 100,000 bpd by 2022.