11.   The drop in supply comes amid recent problems at refineries in Texas and Louisiana that are producing gasoline at near maximum rates ahead of the peak summer demand period.

12.   The order expands price restrictions that the agency imposed in April on wholesale electricity sales in California during peak demand periods when blackouts were threatened.

13.   The peak demand period for lumber occurs during the busy construction seasons of spring and summer in North America, analysts said.

14.   The peak demand period for coffee roasting falls during the winter months as consumers turn to hot beverages.

15.   The unexpected decline that spurred expectations of lower export supplies during the peak cold-weather demand period.

16.   Utilities also continued to encourage businesses and homeowners to sign up for a program that lowers rates in return for cutting use during peak demand periods.

17.   SOUTH While no state in the region anticipates summer power shortages, electricity supplies may be tight during high demand periods.

18.   The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission last month expanded price restrictions on wholesale electricity sales in California during peak demand periods when blackouts are possible.

19.   The order expands price restrictions the agency imposed in April on wholesale electricity sales in California during peak demand periods when blackouts were threatened.

20.   The order expands price restrictions the agency imposed in April on wholesale electricity sales in California during peak demand periods.