US oil production data and leading indicators of future oil production including the oil rig count, drilling permits and completions.

US crude’s march above $80 has left many wondering how short-cycle shale suppliers might respond. Energy Intelligence examines the factors in play.

A summary of other fuel prices in a $ per MMBtu-equivalent basis.

The December Brent contract closed up 86¢ at $84.86/bbl, while the front-month November WTI contract settled up 97¢ aat $82.28/bbl.

Spot Crude Prices - weekly from 1985 Formula Prices - weekly from 1992 Price Spreads - weekly from 1992 Refining Indicators, including GPW and margins, for key global regions - weekly from 2008 Refining Netbacks (legacy configurations) - weekly from 1999 to 2014

The number of active drilling rigs targeting oil in the US jumped by 12 in the week ended Oct. 15 to a total of 445.

China has issued additional quotas for independent refiners that should boost the country's crude imports.

Spiking natural gas prices are adding oil demand as utilities switch to fuel oil and consumers opt for cheaper heating oil and kerosene.

Kuwait, Iraq and Iran decided to slightly differentiate formula prices for some of their crude exports to Asia relative to comparable Saudi crudes.

Republican lawmakers are dialing up the pressure on the White House to specifically outline its plans to address rising energy prices.