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Falling oil prices weigh on Shell's Q1 profit

Royal Dutch Shell PLC has reported lower profits for the first quarter, as a decline in oil prices offset improved earnings from its refining arm.

Oil price falls slightly to near $94 a barrel

Oil price falls slightly to near $94 a barrel

Higher oil prices drive up US import costs

Prices paid by U.S. importers rose in February for the second straight month, pushed up by higher oil prices.

Oil price rises as US economy seen strengthening

Oil price rises as US economy seen strengthening

Oil near $90 as US spending cuts cause jitters

The price of oil rose slightly on Tuesday, a day after dropping below $90 a barrel for the first time this year.

Oil falls as US government cuts spending

The price of oil fell Monday after political leaders in Washington failed to stave off automatic cuts in government spending that could hurt the U.S. economy.

Oil ends lower as commodities retreat

The price of oil fell Thursday, as investors sold off commodities with the stock market surging toward a record high.

Oil falls as Italian election fuels market jitters

The price of oil fell below $93 a barrel on Tuesday, dragged down by the prospect that political uncertainty in Italy could rekindle Europe's debt crisis, weighing on the global economy.

Oil nearly unchanged ahead of US housing data

The price of oil rose was nearly unchanged Wednesday ahead of the release of U.S. housing starts for January.

Oil falls after ECB says eurozone economy weak

The price of crude oil fell Tuesday after the head of the European Central Bank described the economic outlook of the 17 countries that use the euro as weak in the near term.

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