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Oil mixed, but erratic, on U.S. weather impacts and demand scenario

Sept. 12 (UPI) -- Crude oil prices posted slight gains early Tuesday after OPEC raised its expectations for demand growth, though a Kuwaiti bank warned against over-excitement.

Demand improves, though oil inventories still high, OPEC says

Sept. 12 (UPI) -- While global crude oil inventories remain above the five-year average, demand could eat into the surplus because of better-than-expected growth, OPEC said.

Despite storms, U.S. gas prices more or less steady

Sept. 12 (UPI) -- While regional volatility is extreme, gas prices at the national level are more or less steady despite the impact of severe U.S. weather, market analysis found.

Global tensions, U.S. storms and economy lift oil, Kuwaiti bank says

Sept. 12 (UPI) -- Geopolitical tensions, concerns about U.S. policy reform viability and the decline in the U.S. dollar have helped stimulate oil prices, a Kuwaiti bank said.

No need for Enbridge pipeline overhaul, Minnesota department finds

Sept. 12 (UPI) -- Testimony submitted by the Minnesota Department of Commerce suggests there's no need for an expansion of an oil pipeline operated by Enbridge Energy.

Royal Dutch Shell sees Brazilian counterpart as natural partner

Sept. 12 (UPI) -- Royal Dutch Shell said it formed a "true partnership of spirit" with a Brazilian company working in tough conditions in the country's deep waters.

Clean vehicle sales skyrocket in China

Sept. 12 (UPI) -- Sales of cleaner vehicles in the Chinese market increased more than 60 percent from last year as the world's second-largest economy greens up, data show.