Oil tumbles over economy fears
Oil has fallen to below $56 a barrel amid more gloomy news on the global economy and a lack of action from the G20 over the weekend.
Business|Nov 17, 2008
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Oil prices fall to 2007 levels
Global panic about the economic downturn has sent oil prices to a 20-month low, sending commodity stocks lower on the FTSE 100.
Business|Nov 12, 2008
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Thieves target oil tanks
Hundreds of litres of heating oil have been stolen in the latest Powys fuel theft.
Mid Wales|Nov 3, 2008
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BP profits soar on oil prices
Oil giant BP has increased its third quarter profit by 148 per cent on the soaring price of crude.
Business|Oct 28, 2008
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Opec meets to discuss oil price falls
Oil cartel Opec is expected to recommend a cut in production later today when it holds its extraordinary meeting in Vienna.
Business|Oct 24, 2008
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Further oil price cuts expected
Bookies and analysts are cutting their forecasts for oil as the market price hits yearly lows.
Business|Oct 16, 2008
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OPEC slashes oil demand forecasts
Demand for oil is expected to shrink next year as the price of the commodity fell to its lowest level in over a year.
Business|Oct 15, 2008
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Oil prices rise as Opec cuts production
Opec is to cut oil production to 2007 levels in a bid to stop falls in prices.
Business|Sep 10, 2008
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Oil price volatile ahead of Opec meeting
Crude oil prices have been volatile ahead of an Opec meeting and the impending arrival of Hurricane Ike in the Gulf of Mexico.
Business|Sep 9, 2008
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FTSE 100 still weighed down by oil
The FTSE 100 opened slightly higher at 5,503.20 but by 08:53 BST had slipped back 2.8 points ahead of the Bank of England's interest rate decision later.
Business|Sep 4, 2008
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FTSE battered by falling oil and metals prices
Ongoing falls in oil and metals prices sent the FTSE 100 plummeting 121 points to 5,499.70 at close of trade, with shares down across all sectors.
Business|Sep 3, 2008
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FTSE 100 slides as oil prices fall
The FTSE 100 fell slightly on opening to 5,599.90 on weak metal and oil prices.
Business|Sep 2, 2008
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Oil and mining stocks drag down FTSE 100
The FTSE 100 closed 33.80 points lower at 5,602.80 on a gloomy economy and the impact of Hurricane Gustav.
Business|Sep 1, 2008
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Oil prices soar on storm fears
Crude oil prices have soared again after recent falls as Tropical Storm Gustav threatens oil operations in the Mexican Gulf.
Business|Aug 29, 2008
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Oil boosts public finances
Tax from soaring oil prices has boosted public finances for July, official statistics have revealed.
Business|Aug 20, 2008
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