1.   Thanks for getting the UN to double my oil sales ceiling.

2.   The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries on Friday opted to boost its oil production ceiling to accommodate a renewal of Iraqi exports but dodged more difficult issues.

3.   British deputy Ambassador Stephen Gomersall said Secretary-General Kofi Annan was expected to make a recommendation next month on increasing the oil ceiling.

4.   Diplomatic sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the Clinton Administration had no objection to increasing the oil ceiling.

5.   Russia and France wanted a firmer commitment to increase the oil ceiling.

6.   Indonesia said Tuesday it would call for OPEC to retain its current oil production ceiling amid concern about mounting output among non-member oil producers.