11.   The reports helped boost gold prices yesterday as some investors sought shelter from turmoil in stock and bond markets.

12.   Traders said the closing, which could last four days, helped boost spot gasoline prices in the important Gulf Coast refining region as well as Nymex futures.

13.   Unconfirmed reports that a coffee warehouse in Costa Rica caught fire in recent days, possibly reducing supply, helped boost coffee prices in early trading, traders said.

14.   While the news helped boost futures prices in early trading in London, prices fell later when New York trading began.

15.   It said the Tax Service also wants to tighten control over licensing distilleries, limit imports and boost minimum vodka prices to improve revenue collections.

16.   On Thursday the coffee producing countries will discuss recent moves taken by some to restrict world supplies and boost prices, according to their officials.

17.   The Tax Service also wants to tighten control over licensing distilleries, limit imports and boost minimum vodka prices to improve revenue collections.