US reliance on Arab oil stronger still: Lower cost, greater distance

Journal Article · Tue Mar 27 04:00:00 EST 1990 · Energy Detente; (USA)

OSTI ID:7016925

This issue details points of origin of U.S. oil imports, and finds that dependence upon the Eastern Hemisphere, especially upon members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, and most of all Arab nation members, has grown again. U.S. reliance on Eastern Hemisphere exporters has grown from about 43.4% of total imports in 1985 to 56.5% in 1989. This issue also contains the following: (1) ED Refining Netback Data Series for the US Gulf and West Coasts, Rotterdam, and Singapore as of March 9, 1990; and (2) ED Fuel Price/Tax Series for countries of the Western Hemisphere, March 1990 edition. 10 figs., 5 tabs.

• OSTI ID: 7016925
• Journal Information: Energy Detente; (USA), Journal Name: Energy Detente; (USA) Vol. 11:5; ISSN EDETD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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