(The) energy complex remains very sensitive to cold weather stories, which suggests that the potentially rising prices remain alive, just under the surface,

The market has been kind of playing Russian roulette with the weather, ... If the weather stays mild and continues to cooperate, $55 to $56 a barrel is probably reasonable.

The weather is cooperating and helping us replenish supplies. The speculative frenzy that followed the hurricanes has cooled down. Lower refinery operating rates have led to rising crude-oil stocks as products have arrived from elsewhere.

Weather continues to be the key short term factor determining energy price direction.

While energy costs still remain high, the warmer than usual weather, which has brought natural gas prices down, allows us to take this step now. This is reflected in our reduction in gas costs as well. We want to make these cost savings available to our customers when they need them most this winter.

The weather has been so horrific our record is 1-1. I can't tell you how many matches have been rained out.