Peter Beutel
Peter Beutel
effect gasoline oil refine
We're still going to need to refine this oil into heating oil and gasoline before it really has an effect on us.
add areas avoided crude grade gulf half lighter near prefer problem producing storm traders
U.S. refineries prefer a lighter grade of crude than OPEC can add right now, ... The big problem is the refining issue. Now with another storm threatening the Gulf, and the half the Gulf that avoided Katrina, it has traders spooked this morning. We really don't need another storm near the producing areas at all.
add areas avoided crude grade gulf half lighter near prefer problem producing storm traders
U.S. refineries prefer a lighter grade of crude than OPEC can add right now. The big problem is the refining issue. Now with another storm threatening the Gulf, and the half the Gulf that avoided Katrina, it has traders spooked this morning. We really don't need another storm near the producing areas at all.
belongs company debate direction err fields larger percentage portion prefer profits spending
We can debate what percentage of the profits should be plowed back into the company and what percentage belongs to the shareholders. Not being a shareholder, I'd prefer to see them err in the direction of spending a larger portion on refineries and new (oil and gas) fields and infrastructure.
factor higher market moving plate prices
The factor that's moving prices higher is the overarching petro-political fears. This market has a lot on its plate this week.