41.   Much of the cost of generating electricity involves building operations to satisfy peak demand.

42.   October through March are the months of peak demand for coffee from roasters, after which the approach of warm weather in the Northern Hemisphere reduces consumer demand.

43.   Northeast Utilities is moving toward summer, its season for peak demand, with Millstone nuclear power plant out of service.

44.   On the U.S. East Coast, imports of gasoline from Europe have often helped ease tight supplies during periods of peak demand, like summer.

45.   Oil futures fell yesterday after reports showed unexpected weekly increases in U.S. oil inventories, signaling supplies are ample as the market gears up for peak summer gasoline demand.

46.   Peak demand was still months away.

47.   Peak demands this summer threaten perilous overloads.

48.   Peak demand at U.S. and European refineries will have eased.

49.   Prices could also fall as demand begins to wane with the summer driving season, a period of peak demand, nearing an end.

50.   Prices have been rising as refinery shutdowns have spurred fears that stockpiles, even with the recent rise, will not be sufficient to meet peak summer demand.