
Shale Makes Oil, Natural Gas Price Correlation Less Pertinent
The success of shale has redefined the supply structure of the two fuel sources and has led to the decoupling of oil and gas prices.
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The success of shale has redefined the supply structure of the two fuel sources and has led to the decoupling of oil and gas prices.
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