Date:23/09/2004 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2004/09/23/stories/2004092303371800.htm

Business - Briefly

Oil prices rise

WASHINGTON, SEPT. 22. Oil prices rose in early trading on Wednesday after the U.S. reported that supplies shrank more than expected following production and shipping disruptions caused by Hurricane Ivan. Light crude for November delivery rose 9 cents to $46.85 in early trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange.