Hurricane Rita's Aftermath

Gulf Oil Supply at Risk Again

Hurricane Rita threatens to compound Katrina's damage on the Gulf's oil production and refining capacity. Oil production in the Gulf of Mexico was down 73 percent yesterday from a normal 1.5 million barrels per day as a result of damage from Hurricane Katrina and preparations for Hurricane Rita.

Gulf Oil Supply at Risk Again

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