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AlwaysFree: American Chemistry Council (ACC) Weekly Chemistry & Economic Trends (December 16, 2022) - Energy

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According to American Chemistry Council (ACC) Weekly Chemistry & Economic Trends report on December 16, 2022, oil prices were up above last week at $81.84 this week but came to a halt as recession fears and a partial resumption of the Keystone Pipeline pushed prices down. Natural gas prices soared to $6.74, higher than last week and reflecting increased demand for heating fuels in the U.S. The combined oil and rig count fell by 4 to 774 during the week ending 12/10.

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Last YearLast WeekThis WeekChange W/W
Brent Oil ($/bbl)$73.71$76.44$81.84
Henry Hub ($/mm Btu)$3.79$5.94$6.74
Competitiveness ratio*19.412.912.1
Natural Gas Stocks3,4303,4623,412
US Oil & Gas Rigs579778774
Description: *The ratio of Brent oil price to Henry Hub natural gas price is a proxy for U.S. Gulf Coast petrochemical competitiveness. As a rough rule of thumb, when the ratio is above 7, the U.S. is comparatively advantaged. When it is below 7, the reverse is true. Energy prices as of 12/15; natural gas stocks and rig count for week ending 12/10.

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Published on December 19, 2022 9:29 AM (GMT+8)
Last Updated on December 19, 2022 9:29 AM (GMT+8)