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Jul 07, 2010

Liquid fuels demand shows signs of recovery

Demand for liquid fuels such as gasoline and diesel have started to show “signs of recovery” this year, the Energy Information Administration said Wednesday. Consumption slowed to 20,000 barrels a day in the first quarter of 2010, but second-quarter consumption rose by 500,0000 barrels a day compared to the same quarter last year, the EIA said in its energy outlook report. The EIA has also increased OPEC and non-OPEC supply forecasts, and said emerging markets represent nearly all the expected growth in world oil consumption.  Read more.