OPEC
OPEC numbers for N.D. 
North Dakota likely is producing more oil than OPEC member Ecuador, with the state averaging 464,129 barrels a day in September.
Ten years ago, North Dakota produced 86,072 barrels daily.
By Kevin Bonham , November 16, 2011
OPEC leaves output on hold, causing oil price jump
OPEC unexpectedly left its production levels unchanged on Wednesday, causing oil prices to jump, as senior officials said their meeting ended in disarray — a stunning admission for an organization that places a premium on consensus decision making.
By George Jahn , June 08, 2011
Oil down to near $100 in light holiday trading
Oil prices fell to near $100 a barrel Monday in light holiday trading as investors awaited a decision on OPEC output quotas and mulled the impact of Middle East political tensions.
By Pablo Gorondi , May 30, 2011
Oil jumps above $80 ahead of Fed meeting
The speed at which crude and gasoline prices are rising has raised concern that the added burden for consumers and business could quash the very recovery that oil investors anticipate.
By Chris Kahn , November 04, 2009
Kuwait says oil prices are ’very good’
Kuwait's oil minister said today OPEC will hold a special meeting if oil prices hit $100 a barrel. At the same time, he said OPEC will comply with production quotas and not raise output. It's hoped the news will help stabilize prices at the pump in the U.S. Oil was $79 a barrel today.
By Associated Press , October 27, 2009
Oil hovers near $71 amid weakening US dollar
Oil prices hovered near $71 a barrel today after a weakening U.S. dollar sent crude soaring overnight and as an OPEC meeting was expected to announce no change in production levels.
By Associated Press , September 09, 2009
OPEC: Saudi says crude markets ’in good shape’
VIENNA — Saudi Arabia’s oil minister said Tuesday that crude markets were “in good shape,” boosting expectations OPEC will use its meeting this week to stress member compliance with output quotas — instead of cutting production.
September 08, 2009
OPEC appears unlikely to cut output
With oil prices about where OPEC wants them and a modest economic upturn in the offing, the oil cartel isn’t likely to tighten the taps when its leaders meet this week in Vienna.
By Associated Press , September 06, 2009
ON THE RISE: Oil hits new 6-month high above $65
Oil extended gains above $65 a barrel today to reach a fresh six-month high after the U.S. reported a fall in oil inventories and further signs of economic improvement.
By Carlo Piovano , May 29, 2009
Gas expected to remain cheap this summer
Despite the dismal economy, motorists may want to take to the road this summer. The federal government says gasoline prices are expected to stay relatively low. The Energy Information Administration today projected regular-grade gasoline to average $2.23 a gallon during the April-through-September driving season.
By H. Josef Hebert , April 14, 2009
Oil prices fade as storage levels hit 16-year high
Benchmark crude for May delivery fell $1.72 to $52.26 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange, but eased earlier losses after the Energy Information Administration released its inventory data.
By Associated Press , March 25, 2009
OPEC to keep present oil output
OPEC ministers decided today not to directly cut oil output in an effort to raise prices, but to focus instead on stopping individual members from producing above their quotas.
By George Jahn , March 15, 2009
Russia wants to become permanent OPEC observer
Moscow also said it wants to reduce oil production. That’s welcome news to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting countries as it seeks to bolster prices by cutting the amount of oil available on world markets.
By Associated Press , March 15, 2009
Oil rises to near $48 as OPEC signals another supply cut likely
Oil rose to near $48 a barrel today in Asia after OPEC signaled it will likely announce another production cut within days, adding to large supply reductions the cartel has already implemented.
By Alex Kennedy , March 10, 2009
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