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Average heating oil prices across the Northeast and Midwest region rose 9 cents in the last week and are already 80 cents a gallon more than at this time last year.
The EIA, a branch of the US Energy Department, has just launched its annual State Heating Oil and Propane Program (SHOPP). The program provides weekly data on heating oil and propane prices during the annual heating season, which run from October to March.
Energy prices usually rise in the Northeast and Midwest region during the annual heating season on the back of spiking demand as temperatures plummet. During this time the EIA provides weekly oil price monitoring data collected from 22 different states. Officials say the data is useful for policymakers and consumers if supply disruptions emerge during the heating season or winter temperatures become unseasonably cold.
“Unlike natural gas and electricity, which are provided through utility companies, heating oil and propane are sold by independent dealers,” the EIA said. “Bo
European leaders have announced a final deal for resolution of two-year debt crisis in the Eurozone is finally coming into focus, and investors piled into gold on the news. The precious metal closed up $24.20 to $1,747.70 per ounce since the announcement, with silver also showing gains. The deal will require Greek bondholders to take a 50% hit on bonds, but will allow Greece to dip into the European Financial Stability Facility fund while European banks raise even more money to cover losses. Experts agree that more liquidity in the global market translates to higher gold prices, and value is expected to run well beyond $1,700 an ounce if the plan holds and things continue on their current track. For more on this continue reading the following article from TheStreet.
European leaders finally decided on some kind of plan to lift Europe out of an almost two year old debt crisis and investors voraciously bought up stocks and >gold.
Gold for December delivery closed $24.20 higher at $1,747.70 an ounce at the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange.