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Crude Oil Drops for Fourth Day on Concern Demand Will Weaken
Monday, October 06, 2008
Bloomberg -- Oct. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Crude oil fell for a fourth day as the credit crisis deepened in Europe, adding to concern that global economic growth will slow and reduce demand for fuels.

Oil dipped as low as $88.89 a barrel after European leaders pledged to bail out troubled banks and protect depositors. OPEC President Chakib Khelil said today the price slide will continue next year, and Saudi Aramco, the world's largest state oil company, cut its selling prices for exports to Asia and the U.S.

``The negative sentiment that's growing in Europe is definitely having an impact,'' said Gene McGillian, an analyst at TFS Energy LLC in Stamford, Connecticut. ``The dollar going up helped oil start on a down note. People are looking at how far it will drop rather than looking at a technical rebound.''


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Monday, October 06, 2008
Bloomberg -- Oct. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Crude oil fell for a fourth day as the credit crisis deepened in Europe, adding to concern that global economic growth will slow and reduce demand for fuels.

Oil dipped as low as $88.89 a barrel after European leaders pledged to bail out troubled banks and protect depositors. OPEC President Chakib Khelil said today the price slide will continue next year, and Saudi Aramco, the world's largest state oil company, cut its selling prices for exports to Asia and the U.S.

``The negative sentiment that's growing in Europe is definitely having an impact,'' said Gene McGillian, an analyst at TFS Energy LLC in Stamford, Connecticut. ``The dollar going up helped oil start on a down note. People are looking at how far it will drop rather than looking at a technical rebound.''

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kcgrl1
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Yay,keep dropping.
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perfect
dmatte85
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great!
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Let the Arabs keep their oil. Let's drill and produce our on oil.
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Togethe, e can make a difference
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the demand should be rising again as all the aspiring race car drivers have hit the roads attempting to set a new land speed record again. what a waste of fuel. i keep the tach below 2k and get into 5th gear as soon as possible, can now get almost 600 miles out of a tank of gas. at 80 mph i would only get a little over 300 miles. what a difference, my wallet just loves it. drive samrter, not faster
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It's ABOUT DANG TIME!! We've been reamed far too long already with the OVERINFLATED oil and gas prices!
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As soon as it goes down in price demand will go back up, then the cycle starts again.
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Demand has been weakening for months!
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With the word recession being spread around, we can only hope that the
price of oil will go down further.
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Looks like it is going up again.
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Alright keep dropping.
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Alright
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I hope the "big boys" are starting to realize that we WILL slow the demand, when necessary.
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We americans are doing a great job of reducing demand
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up a few bucks today so far
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That means less terrorist attacks.
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If you want to see prices REALLY drop, drill here. Drill now.
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It seems as though OPEC has finally gotten the message.
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It would be nice if it dropped down to cents again wouldn't it.
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$28.89 more reduction in oil/barrel pricing and I'll be happy...
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Good news.
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Good! Keep Dropping!!!
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Maybe no one has the money to jump in and buy... too many people losing houses, jobs, and savings...
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just wait, they will reduce production more, and prices will stabilize and then go back up after the elections are over
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I'm waiting for under 50.
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the oil industry is probally looking for the next excuse to raise prices
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Keep falling..............we need 1.39 gallon gas again
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even with all the drops, the pumps are easily $1 overpriced
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So much for Opec's statementthe other day they won't tolerate oil under $100.
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Heck yes demand is dropping! None of us have any darn jobs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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speculators
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They should be concerned about weaker demand, gas is still too expensive.

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I think the crude oil price will continue to drop, but this will indicate the continued poor economy.
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Everybody should be happy with the drop in fuel prices!!!!!!!
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Do I hear $70 a barrel? Keep dropping!
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It's only fair.
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The lower the better
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This is good!
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The market is working.
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keep dropping
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and concern politicians will create problems if gas prices are too high on Nov 4
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Good!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Keep on comin' down!
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But it is back over $90 this morning.
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keep falling
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Keep falling!
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Up $4+ this morning.
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good
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oil under $90 is good, oil under is $60 is even better and oil under $40 is bliss :)
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