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Gas price rises seen gentler on consumer wallets (AP)

U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu, left, answers questions from IHS CERA chairman Daniel Yergin, right, at a global energy conference hosted by IHS Cambridge Energy Research Associates Tuesday, March 9, 2010, in Houston. The Energy Department forecast that the average price for gasoline won't rise much above $3.00 per gallon this year.(AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)AP - As the economy recovers, energy prices are rising and that is placing extra strain on families' budgets.


Dozen centuries-old shipwrecks found in Baltic Sea (AP)

In this image released by Nord Stream on Tuesday March 9, 2010 shows the wheel of a 18th or 19th century  sailing ship seen in the waters of the Baltic Sea.   A dozen centuries-old shipwrecks  some of them unusually well-preserved  have been found in the Baltic sea by a gas company building an underwater pipeline between Russia and Germany, Swedish experts said Tuesday. The oldest wreck probably dates back to medieval times and could be up to 800 years old, while the others are likely from the 17th to 19th centuries, said Peter Norman, of Sweden's National Heritage Board. (AP Photo/Nord Stream, Ho)AP - A dozen centuries-old shipwrecks — some of them unusually well-preserved — have been found in the Baltic Sea by a gas company building an underwater pipeline between Russia and Germany.


Energy Dept. still sees $3-plus gasoline coming (AP)
AP - The Energy Department hasn't changed its mind about higher gasoline prices. It still expects pump prices to climb past $3 per gallon as more motorists hit the road in the spring and summer driving seasons.

Overseas Shipholding completes 3.5M share offer (AP)
AP - Oil tanker operator Overseas Shipholding Group Inc. said Tuesday it has collected $158.7 million in proceeds from its offering of 3.5 million common shares at $45.33 each.

Oil prices slip on stronger dollar (AFP)

Oil prices slipped Tuesday under pressure from a stronger dollar and ahead of weekly data on petroleum inventories in the United States, the world's largest energy consumer.(AFP/Getty Images/File/David McNew)AFP - Oil prices slipped Tuesday under pressure from a stronger dollar and ahead of weekly data on petroleum inventories in the United States, the world's largest energy consumer.


Oil settles lower, ending brief rally (AP)

In this March 5, 2010 photo, an overview of the ConocoPhillips oil refinery is seen in Rodeo, Calif. Oil prices headed higher toward $82 a barrel Monday, March 8, extending gains from last week amid signs the global economy may be improving. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)AP - Oil prices trimmed some early losses, but still ended lower Tuesday, after rising steadily since the end of last week.


Oil ends lower, ending brief rally (AP)
AP - Oil prices trimmed some early losses, but still ended lower Tuesday, after rising steadily since the end of last week. A stronger dollar and concerns about rising crude inventories pushed oil prices down.

Governor Rendell Says Federal Recovery Act-Funded Rebates Will Make Energy-Efficient Home Heating Equipment More Affordable (PR Newswire)
PR Newswire - Resource Solutions Group Chosen to Manage $11 Million Program that Complements Rebates by Electric Utilities

Israel, Syria eye nuclear power plants (AFP)

Partial view of the Dimona nuclear power plant in Israel's southern Negev desert, pictured in 2002. Israel and Syria are separately eyeing plans to develop nuclear power to meet the energy needs of the volatile Middle East, ministers told a conference hosted by France to promote reactors.(AFP/File/Thomas Coex)AFP - Israel and Syria each announced plans Tuesday to develop nuclear power to meet the energy needs of the volatile Middle East, during a conference hosted by France to promote reactors.


Telecoms lead Wall St rise a year after market bottom (Reuters)

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, March 8, 2010. REUTERS/Brendan McDermidReuters - One year to the day after stocks fell to their worst close in more than 12 years, the U.S. market spent most of Tuesday spinning its wheels.



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