1. But the government figures released Thursday were clouded by difficulties adjusting for temporary shutdowns at auto plants.
2. The hurricane caused a further spike in energy prices due to widespread shutdowns of oil and natural gas facilities in the Gulf Coast region.
3. The second straight weekly decline reflected problems adjusting layoffs for temporary shutdowns at General Motors and Chrysler plants to retool for new models.
4. The ministry " will take serious action if false reports of shutdowns appear, " Zhu said.
5. The government has vowed to improve conditions and frequently orders mass shutdowns and safety checks after a fatal mine accident.
6. shutdowns
6. " Many refineries are subject to shutdowns now because they are running on full capacity, " she said.
7. Their aides said informal discussions were ongoing, but they said they knew of no deal that would end the furloughs and shutdowns.
8. The latest news of pipeline shutdowns suggests exports via Ukraine running at below 100 mcm, which could mean shortages in Europe in a day or so.
9. shutdowns
9. It shut all of its US plants for a month from mid December and said last week that some of the shutdowns would be extended.
10. The price of Brent crude oil touched its highest level in 27 months this week, as a result of production shutdowns and increasing energy demand globally.