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US state of Texas pumped more than three million barrels per day in April, almost equivalent to Iraq's monthly production.

Brent and WTI contracts for August down 1.3%.

Brent hit by news that Iraq plans big increase in oil exports in July.

Oil to jump if conflict spreads to southern Iraq, where most production sites are based.

OPEC production will decline, with US reserves of oil extracted from oil sands and shale rock spearheading the competition.

Iraq crisis boosts crude oil's safe-haven status over gold.

International Energy Agency says biggest source of new Opec oil is at risk after Sunni militants take Mosul.

Iraq switch oil exports to Basra after Mosul attack.

Opec member says it expects production cap to remain at 30 million barrels per day in bid to maintain price.

Crude output boost in Iran, Libya and Iraq could force Opec to lower production cap.

The referendum period starts on 30 May over whether Scotland should break away from the UK

Oil inventory shrinks and demand rises on back of recovery in US economy.

Lower US crude oil stockpiles lend further support to futures.

Power cut in middle of televised presidential address blacks out much of the country.

Brent crude futures inch up while US futures fall, prices under pressure.

Libya Prime Minister Zeidan says the nation faces a financial crisis and the country will be forced to borrow.

85% of Libya's oil is exported to Europe and its biggest regional customer is Italy.

Protests at oil ports and political turmoil also results in less money for wheat imports.

Former member of Revolutionary Cells acquitted of murder in deadly attack that killed three in Vienna.

Iran and six western powers are negotiating in Geneva.

Repsol targets crude oil output of 100,000 bpd by 2022.

American Petroleum Institute and the EIA to release inventory data on 5-6 November.

December contract rates fall on increased supplies and stronger dollar.

Price increase to be limited as strong dollar pushes down commodity rates.

Armed men seized Ali Zeidan from a hotel in the Libyan capital Tripoli

Guard at Corinthian Hotel in Tripoli, where Zeidan was staying, says PM was escorted by armed rebels into a convoy of waiting cars.

Iran may re-enter market soon further weakening prices.

Ebbing of Syria war fears and ending of Libya oil strike boost supplies.

Crude oil prices stabilise after US and Russia near deal on Syria's chemical weapons.

Crude oil futures make highest gain in two years on threatened Syria attack by US.