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South Korea announces first oil contingency measures SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea said on Sunday it was implementing a multi-stage contingency plan aimed at reducing energy consumption before the skyrocketing oil prices push Asia's fourth-largest economy into a full-fledged crisis.   Nations:South Korea   Activities:Lee Myung-Bak Admin. 2007-8 Oil Crisis   Source:(Reuters)   2008-07-06 Rich nations poised to tackle soaring oil, food prices TOYAKO, Japan (AFP) - The United States and Japan called Sunday for urgent action on red-hot oil and food prices that could derail the global economy on the eve of a summit of the world's richest nations.   Nations:Japan Zimbabwe North Korea Germany U.S. Russia   People:Dmitry Medvedev Yasuo Fukuda Nicolas Sarkozy Gordon Brown Shinzo Abe Angela Merkel   Activities:Global Food Crisis 2007-8 Oil Crisis   2008-07-06 OPEC's Khelil rules out oil price decline: APS ALGIERS (Reuters) - OPEC President Chakib Khelil ruled out on Sunday an eventual oil price fall in view of strong Chinese and Indian demand, adding geopolitics and a weak dollar were behind the current spike, Algeria's APS news agency reported.   Nations:Algeria   Activities:2007-8 Oil Crisis   Source:(Reuters)   2008-07-06 Companies begin quest for oil, gas off Fla. coast PENSACOLA, Fla. - Oil companies once viewed drilling in the deep waters off Florida as cost prohibitive. Politicians feared even the slightest sign of support would be career suicide.   Nations:U.S.   People:John McCain   Activities:2007-8 Oil Crisis   Source:(AP)   2008-07-05 Gas prices hit another high for holiday weekend NEW YORK - Fireworks aren't the only thing skyrocketing on this Fourth of July. The price of gas has hit another all-time high.   Nations:U.S.   Activities:2007-8 Oil Crisis   Source:(AP)   2008-07-04 Headlines South Korea announces first oil contingency measures 2008-07-06 Rich nations poised to tackle soaring oil, food prices 2008-07-06 OPEC's Khelil rules out oil price decline: APS 2008-07-06 Companies begin quest for oil, gas off Fla. coast 2008-07-05 Gas prices hit another high for holiday weekend 2008-07-04 Oil prices near $146 a barrel for 1st time ever 2008-07-03 Don't blame the buck for high oil price: Paulson 2008-07-03 Some Americans will drive trucks, no matter cost 2008-07-02 Energy experts puzzled over oil prices 2008-07-02 Cathay Pacific issues profit warning over jet fuel prices 2008-07-02 Oil passes $142 on Middle East tension, IEA report 2008-07-01 Oil prices shoot above $142 after OPEC comments 2008-07-01 Drill Now as the conservative MoveOn? 2008-07-01 Oil is making millionaires in North Dakota 2008-06-30 Service lets drivers lock in gasoline prices 2008-06-30 High U.S. gas prices pinch NASCAR fans 2008-06-30 New record crude prices up pressure on oil industry 2008-06-30 Oil prices pass $143 a barrel; US gas hits high 2008-06-30 Major turbulence ahead for airlines 2008-06-29 Giant Saudi field is key to boosting oil output 2008-06-29 World Petroleum Congress opens in Madrid 2008-06-29 High Oil Prices: It's All Speculation 2008-06-28 Oil reaches $142 on view dollar will keep falling 2008-06-27 Wash. dentist's staff saddles up to beat gas costs 2008-06-27 Oil jumps above $140 on OPEC, Libya comments 2008-06-26 House fails to move gas pump price gouging bill 2008-06-24 McCain runs into opposition over offshore oil plan 2008-06-24 Congress rushes to fill oil speculation loophole 2008-06-24 McCain defends position switch on offshore oil 2008-06-24 UPS slashes view on soaring fuel costs 2008-06-23 United Airlines to lay off 950 pilots 2008-06-23 McCain calls for $300 million prize for car battery 2008-06-23 Obama unveils clampdown on oil speculators 2008-06-23 Some signs of relief on gasoline prices 2008-06-23 Saudi Arabia to boost oil output. Will gas prices fall? 2008-06-23 Oil rises on modest Saudi increase, Nigeria 2008-06-23 Gas prices climb to record $4.10 2008-06-23 Oil rises despite Saudi output pledge 2008-06-23 Everything seemingly is spinning out of control 2008-06-22 Minister: Saudi Arabia can increase oil production 2008-06-22 Chinese cut fuel subsidies but demand fears remain 2008-06-22 Jeddah deepens oil price dialogue, but no quick fix 2008-06-22 US energy chief: Low oil production drives price 2008-06-22 Soaring fuel prices clip Air Berlin's wings 2008-06-22 Oil summit seeks answers to price crisis 2008-06-22 Other OPEC members may join Saudi oil output hike 2008-06-21 U.S. cities cut services, raid reserves on fuel cost 2008-06-20 Surging prices may force more people from homes: UNHCR 2008-06-20 China fuel price hike may not sap demand 2008-06-20 Matches Shown: | 1-50 | 51-100 Most-viewed The job market's big slump 2008-06-09 Thousands of European truckers join fuel protests 2008-06-09 Giant Saudi field is key to boosting oil output 2008-06-29 Oil jumps above $140 on OPEC, Libya comments 2008-06-26 Major turbulence ahead for airlines 2008-06-29 High U.S. gas prices pinch NASCAR fans 2008-06-30 New record crude prices up pressure on oil industry 2008-06-30 Oil prices pass $143 a barrel; US gas hits high 2008-06-30 Oil reaches $142 on view dollar will keep falling 2008-06-27 Gas hits national average of $4 for the 1st time 2008-06-09 McCain calls for $300 million prize for car battery 2008-06-23 Wash. dentist's staff saddles up to beat gas costs 2008-06-27 Oil edges up to $132 in Asia on dollar weakness 2008-06-11 Beyond gasoline: Prices surge for oil-based goods 2008-06-07 Service lets drivers lock in gasoline prices 2008-06-30 G-8 to fight oil prices with efficiency, tech 2008-06-08 Saudi calls for talks; oil experts see no change 2008-06-09 Gas prices top consumer worry, economists say 2008-06-14 Gasoline pump price relief nowhere in sight 2008-06-09 Other OPEC members may join Saudi oil output hike 2008-06-21 Biggest airlines raise fares by $20 roundtrip 2008-06-09 As oil rises, Americans rediscover the railroad 2008-06-11 Oil prices fall; traders see choppy market ahead 2008-06-09 Oil is making millionaires in North Dakota 2008-06-30 High Oil Prices: It's All Speculation 2008-06-28

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