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Commodity
Price
Change
Chg%
Time  
Crude Oil
108.56
0.73
0.68
08:50  
Heating Oil
3.28
-0.01
-0.39
08:50  
Natural Gas
2.55
-0.07
-2.59
08:50  
RBOB Gasoline
3.12
0.00
0.04
08:50  
last updated :: Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:50 CST

Gulf of Mexico Rig Count - Historical Analysis
For the week ending February 17, 2012 the total U.S. rotary rig count was 1,994 up 5 rigs from the previous week. Compared to last year, there were an additional 287 rigs drilling for oil & gas, a net increase of 16.8 % year over year.
For the week ending February 17, 2012 the total Canadian rotary rig count was 705 down 4 rigs from the previous week. Compared to last year, there were an additional 80 rigs drilling for oil & gas, a net increase of 12.8 % year over year.
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