21.   Gasoline inventories are also lower than last year, leaving little cushion for the expected surge in demand during the summer months.

22.   Gasoline rose on expectations that consumer demand during the peak summer driving period will help reduce inventories.

23.   Fujimori has remained iron fisted throughout the ordeal, staunchly refusing rebel demands during his sole public statement since crisis began ten days ago.

24.   Heating oil futures fell after a report showed inventories rose last week, easing concern that inventories would be too low to meet demand during a cold snap.

25.   Heating oil futures fell after a report showed inventories rose last week, easing concern that supplies would be too low to meet demand during a cold snap.

26.   High-technology issues slumped, as investors expressed concern for weak consumer demand during the Christmas season.

27.   Heating oil futures dropped after the American Petroleum Institute said inventories rose last week, easing concerns that lean reserves will fail to fulfill demand during the winter months.

28.   NTB was also adding inventory and extra staff to handle heavy summer demand during the vacation season.

29.   Prices also fell after weaker-than-expected retail jewelry demand during December, usually the busiest period of the year.

30.   Prices of crude may rise as refiners import more to meet demand during the peak summer driving season.