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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM
U.S. ENERGY CORP. FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED FEBRUARY 29, 1996 AND
IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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<NAME> U.S. ENERGY CORP.
       
                             
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