31.   Crude prices fell a second day amid mounting speculation Iraq may begin exporting oil under a United Nations plan by the end of the year, sooner than expected.

32.   Crude prices fell on expectations that an oil glut may result from higher production quotas adopted by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and increased exports from Iraq.

33.   Crude prices fell on expectations that an oil glut may result from increased exports from Iraq and higher production quotas adopted by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries.

34.   Crude prices had already dropped to desperately low levels.

35.   Crude prices have fallen by more than one-third since then.

36.   Crude prices since have fallen back.

37.   Crude prices also got a boost as forecasts for below-average temperatures in the eastern U.S. this weekend boosted heating oil futures.

38.   Crude prices also got a boost from a rally in heating oil as below-normal temperatures in the U.S. boosts demand.

39.   Crude prices also rose after Venezuelan tanker pilots threatened to strike tomorrow, paralyzing exports.

40.   Crude prices could be heading for a fall next week, with a potential buildup of distillate stockpiles anticipated.