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US 'lacks clear picture' of energy supply chain risks
The cost of US energy supply accidents over the past decade are estimated to exceed $50bn, mostly from oil spills and electric power outages, academics have estimated.
Coca Cola sees stellar growth despite input price rises
Coca Cola, the world's largest soft-drinks company, has announced that sales have grown across the globe during the first quarter 2011 despite geo-political unrest and rising commodity prices.
Supplier troubles halt Saab production
Saab halted production for a second day on Wednesday following a dispute with its suppliers who have complained that they have not been paid, according to daily Dagens Industri.
Chip prices soar after Japan quake
Microchips and other key technology components saw significant price gains on Tuesday, as the effects of the disruption caused by Friday's devastating earthquake continued to impact on supply from Japan.
Oil prices surge on Libya unrest
Crude oil prices hit a two year high on Monday as oil production in Libya dropped dramatically amid waves of protests in the region.