Oil Prices

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil is now below $100 per barrel following a disappointing U.S. jobs report and warnings of a weakening world economy. It's the first time oil has dropped below $100 since February 13. Benchmark crude hit $99.99 in morning trading...

Oil prices are climbing as April's manufacturing rate expanded at the fastest pace in 10 months, signaling more demand for energy products. Benchmark oil rose $1.22 Tuesday to $106.09 per barrel in New York. Brent crude increased by 44 cents to $119...

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices are falling after China reported weaker economic growth. China is the second-largest oil consumer after the U.S., and its rapid growth has been one of the primary drivers of world oil demand. From January to March, however, China's economy grew by just 8...

NEW YORK (AP) — The price of oil is climbing on reports that U.S. factories have cranked into a higher gear. Benchmark U.S. crude increased Monday by $1.07 to $104.09 per barrel in New York while Brent crude rose by 68 cents to $123...

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices are falling because U.S. supplies have increased and Western nations may be considering a release of additional barrels onto the world market. Benchmark U.S. crude fell $2.25, or 2.1 percent, to $105.09 per barrel in New York while Brent crude lost $1...

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices are higher following a government report that U.S. supplies unexpectedly dropped last week. The Energy Information Administration said Wednesday that oil supplies fell by 1.2 million barrels. Analysts expected supplies to grow by 2...

NEW YORK (AP) — The price of oil is lower Wednesday, after the government reported that supplies rose last week, as analysts expected. Gasoline pump prices continued to climb, rising to a national average of $3.811 per gallon. Benchmark crude fell by 61 cents to $106...

NEW YORK (AP) — The price of oil is slightly higher Wednesday. Investors are weighing a higher estimate from the government on U.S. economic growth against an industry report showing a decline in oil demand. Oil demand in the U.S. has tumbled as prices rose to nine-month highs...

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices are above $101 per barrel as Greece and its creditors continue to work on plans to trim massive debts. Natural gas prices jumped as bargain hunters snapped up contracts that are still the cheapest in 10 years...

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices are higher Wednesday following government reports that U.S. supplies didn't grow as much as expected last week. Benchmark U.S. crude rose 25 cents to $98.65 per barrel. Brent crude rose 41 cents to $116.64 per barrel in London...