Energy outlook gloomiest ever: IEA Rich countries have failed to take concrete action to increase energy security and slow down climate change, International Energy Agency's chief economist said. 08 Nov 2007
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$100 oil not such a boon for oil majors: Analysis If $100 dollars a barrel becomes a long term oil price, shares in top crude producing companies should benefit, but the dramatic boost implied by traditional financial models is unlikely. 07 Nov 2007
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Govt to minimise any rise in fuel prices: Deora Oil Minister Murli Deora said on Monday the government was trying to minimise any rise in domestic fuel prices as it decides on moves to stem losses at state oil firms caused by a leap in crude rates. 05 Nov 2007
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Govt says may hike fuel price or cut duty next week India is considering raising fuel prices but, in all probabilities, will just be content in cutting duties in a bid to ease the pain of state oil firms hit by the surge in global crude prices. 03 Nov 2007
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Gold price soars past $800 to 28-year high Gold pierced $800 per ounce for the first time since 1980 on Friday, ignited by surging oil prices, a record low dollar and a jittery economic backdrop due to further fallout from the global credit market crisis. 03 Nov 2007
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Essar backs away from developing Iranian oil refinery Essar Group has backed away from development of a new oil refinery in Iran that would violate U.S. sanctions on Tehran, Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty said. 03 Nov 2007
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Oil leaps to $96 high on U.S. inventory drop Oil leaped nearly 2 percent to top $96 for the first time on Thursday, extending the previous day's 5 percent surge after an unexpected sharp fall in U.S. crude stocks and data showing strong economic growth. 02 Nov 2007
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Indian shares slip 0.6 percent on oil, Bharti drops Indian shares dropped 0.6 percent on Thursday as wary investors locked in profits in a market that had risen nearly 15 percent last month, with soaring global oil prices causing concern. 01 Nov 2007
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Solar energy boom may help world's poorest A surge in investment in solar power is bringing down costs of the alternative energy source, but affordability problems still dog hopes for the 1.6 billion people worldwide without electricity. 01 Nov 2007
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Please don't blame us for $93 oil: OPEC OPEC has no power over many of the factors buffeting oil markets and the group is worried by record high prices that are threatening the world economy and future demand growth, OPEC ministers said. 31 Oct 2007
