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Realized gain loss on settlements gas.

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Realized gain on settlements gasoline.

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Realized gain on settlements oil.

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Net Increase or Decrease in the fair value of the derivative or group of derivatives included in earnings.

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The portion of a hedge deemed to be ineffective that is reflected in current period results of operations.

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The increase (decrease) during the period, which was recognized in earnings, in the unrealized gains or losses on derivative instruments that are not or are no longer designated as hedging instruments.

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-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.