Monday, April 30, 2007

Crude Oil Falls on Signs of Reduced Demand After U.S. Refiners Shut Units

(Bloomberg) -- Crude oil fell on speculation that demand will declined because U.S. refiners unexpectedly shut units over the weekend.

Exxon Mobil Corp., Citgo Petroleum Corp. and Gary-Williams Energy Co. cut output at refineries in Texas and Oklahoma since April 27. U.S. refiners are finishing maintenance and starting to maximize gasoline output as they prepare for the summer driving season. U.S. gasoline demand peaks between the Memorial Day holiday in late May and Labor Day in early September.


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