Tropical storms spark worries in oil industry

摘要

New York-The US oil market focused on two tropical storms August 15,with Erin causing some shut-ins in the Gulf of Mexico and Dean causing concern in the Caribbean.At the same time,Hurricane Flossie brushed by Hawaii's refiners without any damage.Erin,upgraded from a tropical depression the day before,is expected to strengthen and possibly reac;h the Texas coast August 16,the NHC said August 15.