Offshore oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico during stormy weather

Hurricane Isaias Halts 1.28 Million Bpd of Gulf Oil Production

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Hurricane Isaias has caused a significant disruption in U.S. Gulf oil production, shutting down 1.28 million barrels per day. This marks a sharp increase from 185,120 barrels per day offline just two days prior, as operators evacuate personnel ahead of the storm.

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