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Iran's oil-exporting capacity could be cut by as much as a third if Iraq maintains the disruption ca

Mobil Oil Increases West Texas PostingsFAIRFAX, VA. - Mobil Oil Corp. raised the posted pric

A wholesale oil price surge of 10 cents a gallon or more is due to stop the plunge of retail gasolin

The Malaysian state energy monopoly, Petronas, appeared to back away Mondayfrom an agreed up

American Can Co. announced it will build a barrier plastics container manufacturing facility in Wood

Crude oil producers and refiners are waging an undeclared marketing war that may soon cause prices a

Loomimg economic sanctions against South Africa could seriously hamper the development of the countr

UtiliCorp United Inc. announced the signing of a letter of agreement with Cominco Ltd., Vancouver,

A California entrepreneur is seeking dealerships for a new scientific product to eliminate cockroach

Prime Minister Ingvar Carlsson said the Chernobyl accident shows that atomic power is a danger and m

A congressional study says ocean incineration of hazardous waste could be an interim, "middle ground

Eucalyptol Price, DemandHold SteadyThe price of eucalyptol still is quoted at $4.50

The New York State Public Service Commission has approved three small-scale alternative power projec

DOE to Provide Aid To North DakotaThe Energy Department said it will provide $100,000 a mont

Federal Express will continue to post significantly higher profit margins than the other publicly he

The U.S. dollar inched higher again Monday in extremely quiet trading. Analys said the forei

Transportation stocks declined slightly Monday on profit taking following last week's sharp gains.

Administration Forms Steel Task ForceThe Reagan administration, concerned that the recent ba

Beginning Nov. 8 the export of hazardous wastes will be brought under tight regulation. Also

Quotations are offered rates of New York city banks relating to currency transfers of $1 million or

A new sales pitch invented by Congress to sell U.S. farm products overseas is humming right along, a

The Federal Maritime Commission will consider comments on proposed rules concerning anti-rebating ce

Components of an oil drilling rig manufactured in Virginia were exported to Norway through the Port

Six finalists remain in contention for the position of American Association of Port Authorities pres

The Australia-Europe Shipping Conference and the Australian Shippers' Council agreed to freight rate

Strong container growth was recorded again by the ports of Wilmington, N.C., Charleston and Savannah

The Agriculture Department has been trying for more than three years to decide how much real cheese

A recently formed strategic planning group for The St. Lawrence Seaway will hold its first meeting h

Hong Kong Bank Fraud Yields 3-Year SentenceThe former general manager of failed Overseas Tru

For small business advocate Michael Rochford, the New York insurance department's hot line to locate

Hawaii needs to branch out in the Pacific Basin and use its growing expertise in trade, science and

U.S. Customs Service inspectors and federal drug agents will join forces at the world's busiest bord

Conrail Freight Line To Be Revamped in NJThe Port Authority of New York & New Jersey has agr

FINANCIALThe credit markets expect another Federal Reserve discount rate cut in September, b

Transamerica Corp. continues to search for a buyer for its Oakland, Calif.- based Transamerica Airli

The members of the six rail unions currently working under expired contracts should accept a 6.5 per

RAIL SPLIT: The Burlington Northern must sell a half interest in its lines serving Montana's coal ri

The Interstate Commerce Commission is considering setting procedures for railroads and public intere

Seaboard System Railroad Inc. can go ahead with plans to eliminate its interchange at Lincolnton, N.

KLM Marks Decline in Net Income AMSTERDAM - KLM Royal Dutch Airlines said fiscal first quart