However, the dramatic year - long decline in U.S. drilling activity is taking a toll on production, causing U.S. crude stockpiles to decline for a record ninth consecutive week, with a drawdown of 2.34 MMbbl reported for the week ending July 15. (worldoil.com)
The U.S. oil - rig count dropped by 16 to 578 in the latest week, the ninth consecutive week of declines, according to Baker Hughes Inc.. (news.peak-oil.org)
The Alabama Crimson Tide remain perched atop the USA Today Coaches Poll for a ninth consecutive week, having received 57 of the 62 available first - place votes following a 52 - 0 win over Arkansas Saturday. (sbnation.com)