1.   Because of the long-term contracts held by large restaurant chains, the pork belly market could face a worse supply shortfall later this month.

2.   High U.S. prices resulting from the supply shortfall led Cargill Inc. and other U.S. processors to buy soybeans from Brazil.

3.   Heating oil prices have been boosted by a recent supply shortfall on the east coast came as cooler weather engulfs the U.S. Northeast, boosting demand for heating fuels.

4.   The supply shortfall was exacerbated by a concerted push by refiners to keep inventories low to reduce costs and free up funds for other uses.

5.   There is a growing uneasiness about the volume and frequency of drug supply shortfalls.

6.   Others, like Kilduff, said that imports from Russia or Europe, which is experiencing a relatively mild winter, could make up any supply shortfall.

7.   A series of refinery problems recently have fueled fears of regional supply shortfalls.

8.   Clinton and Richardson had said previously that the release of oil from the strategic reserve was intended to cushion a sudden supply shortfall this winter.

9.   Elf, Gulf and Murco said they will make up for any supply shortfall by purchasing refined fuels from competitors.

10.   The aid is meant to help prevent supply shortfalls in power generation, the German Foreign Ministry said in a statement.