11.   And while the cost of crude goods is up this year, most of the increase reflects higher oil prices, which the Fed discounts in its decision-making.

12.   Atlantic Richfield Co. said second-quarter earnings more than doubled, propelled by surging demand for chemicals and higher oil prices.

13.   Back then, economic growth was so feeble that higher oil prices were enough to cause a fall in demand.

14.   BP Amoco said Tuesday that third-quarter earnings doubled thanks to sharply higher oil and natural gas prices and cost savings.

15.   Bonds briefly slumped on concern that tensions in the Middle East will escalate, leading to higher oil prices and a pick up in inflation.

16.   A higher oil price has a correspondingly smaller impact on inflation and output in those countries.

17.   A slump in light metals and petrochemicals earnings more than offset higher oil and gas income.

18.   A rising dollar and higher oil prices boosted earnings for both Elf and Total.

19.   Airlines also wound up on the down side, as traders showed concern about higher oil prices for much of the day.

20.   British Petroleum Plc and Shell Transport and Trading Co. Plc led the gainers, as higher oil prices boosted their stocks.