Point of clarification...
The Fed put a temporary ban on the drilling of new wells off-shore not on the operation of existing wells. Since the east coast was essentially closed to new exploration until only the last month or two the only impact in supply would be the loss of the one platform that was destroyed. At this point any increase greater than the usual seasonal mark up would need a better explanation.
Now the price of shrimp on the other hand... could effect some meals around the lake this season.
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