Exhibit 99.3

Statement of Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to Section 1350 of Title 18 of the United States Code


         Pursuant to Section 1350 of Title 18 of the United States Code, the
undersigned, Joseph L. Castle II, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of
Castle Energy Corporation (the "Company"), hereby certifies that:

I.       The Company's Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the period ended March 31,
         2003 (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of Section
         13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

II.      The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all
         material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of
         the Company.

Dated:   May 13, 2003                                    JOSEPH L. CASTLE II
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                                                         Joseph L. Castle II
                                                         Chief Executive Officer


         A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has
been provided to Castle Energy Corporation and will be retained by Castle Energy
Corporation and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff
upon request.