Oil down in North Dakota

The state pumped 1.03 million barrels per day in November, compared with 1.04 million in October, according to preliminary figures from the North Dakota Industrial Commission (NDIC).

However, natural gas output hit an all-time high during the same period, the NDIC said.

The state produced about 1.76 billion cubic feet per day in November, compared with about 1.71 Bcfd in October.