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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Oil prices fall as storm passes
Oil prices have fallen for a fourth day as Tropical Storm Fay missed oil operations in the Gulf of Mexico.
Business|Aug 19, 2008
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Oil and commodities prop up FTSE 100
The FTSE 100 finished up today, at 5,497.40 on higher oil and commodity prices.
Business|Aug 14, 2008
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Mining and oil lifts FTSE 100
Mining and oil stocks led a slight recovery for the FTSE 100 this morning, following yesterday's falls.
Business|Aug 14, 2008
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'Oil crunch' looms on horizon
A new report has warned an 'oil crunch' looms on the global horizon, unless there is a dramatic reduction in demand.
Business|Aug 7, 2008
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Shell profits up 33% on oil surge
Shell first half profits have soared 33 per cent on surging oil prices, as trade unions and environmentalists demand a windfall tax for oil companies.
Business|Jul 31, 2008
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BP posts 6% profit rise on higher oil prices
BP has posted a six per cent profit rise to $6.8 billion for the second quarter on the higher price of oil.
Business|Jul 29, 2008
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easyJet cuts flights as oil prices rise
EasyJet is to cut flights in response to high oil prices, following a similar from budget rival Ryanair last week.
Business|Jul 24, 2008
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BG Group profits soar on oil prices
Energy firm BG Group has posted a 92 per cent increase in second quarter operating profit to £1.4 billion on soaring oil prices.
Business|Jul 24, 2008
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Oil prices fall to six-week low
Oil prices have slipped to a six-week low as hurricane Dolly appears to be missing oil interests in the Gulf of Mexico.
Business|Jul 23, 2008
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Ryanair grounds planes as oil prices rise
Ryanair is closing seven European bases and ground eight planes at Stansted this winter.
Business|Jul 17, 2008
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Oil prices hit $147 high on Iran fears
Political turmoil around the world has sent oil prices soaring to a new record of over $147 a barrel.
Business|Jul 11, 2008
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FTSE 100 falls further as oil prices rise
Analysts are predicting the return of the bear market this morning as the FTSE 100 index dipped to 5,420.5 by 08:40 BST.
Business|Jul 3, 2008
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US Treasury head warns of high oil prices
US Treasury secretary Henry Paulson today warned high oil prices increase risks to the US economy.
Business|Jul 3, 2008
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Oil hits new high
Crude oil hit a new high in New York yesterday, trading above $144 a barrel as economists predicted the European Central Bank (ECB) would raise its interest rate today.
Business|Jul 3, 2008
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