Thursday, April 26, 2007

Exxon Mobil profit boosted by refineries

(Reuters) - Oil prices dropped sharply at the beginning of the quarter as geopolitical tensions seemed to ease, but renewed friction with Iran as well as concerns about gasoline supplies have pushed prices back up.

The average price of U.S. crude was around $58 for the quarter -- about $5, or 8 percent, lower than year-earlier levels.


Read more at Reuters.com Business News

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