Thursday, May 24, 2007

Crude-Oil Futures in London Climb on Nigerian, Iranian Supply Concerns

(Bloomberg) -- Crude oil fell in New York and rose in
London to a nine-month high, boosted by threats to supply from
Nigeria and Iran.

London-traded Brent crude, traditionally cheaper, now costs
a record $6.46 a barrel more than New York oil. A government
report yesterday showed that supplies in Cushing, Oklahoma, the
delivery point for New York futures, jumped last week, adding to
a glut that is depressing prices. Refinery fires and power
outages have cut demand for the U.S. benchmark grade.


Read more at Bloomberg Commodities News

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