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Texas Oil Output Surge Clogs Pipelines, Depresses Prices

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Last month, we mentioned the growing problem of constrained pipelines in Texas.  Production increased faster than anticipated, with pipelines now reaching near maximum capacity preventing additional oil and natural gas to reach end users.

The Permian basin in Texas is leading the way as U.S. oil production has reached an all-time high, but the prolific output is causing bottlenecks as pipelines transporting the crude have filled up more quickly than expected.

Read more – U.S. News and World Report