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API reports record US petroleum production in April: 10.543 million b/d; strongest April demand since 2007

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Consumer gasoline demand, as measured by total motor gasoline deliveries, of 9.3 Strong global demand raised international oil prices by more than domestic ones. Domestic WTI crude oil prices averaged $66.25 Meanwhile, international Brent crude oil prices continued to increase by more—8.5

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EIA: US refineries running at record levels; gasoline demand; exports up

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Lower crude oil prices and strong demand for petroleum products, primarily gasoline, both in the United States and globally, have led to favorable margins that encourage refinery investment and high refinery runs. Total US motor gasoline product supplied is up 2.9%

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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The oil price shocks of the 1970s led the Brazilian government to address the strain high prices were placing on its fragile economy. Brazil, the largest and most populous country in South America, was importing 80% of its oil and 40% of its foreign exchange was used to pay for that imported oil. by Brian J.