Democrats fault Bush over gas prices in campaign push
Democrats launch a coordinated attack linking Bush and Cheney to oil ties and rising fuel costs. Kerry accuses the president of breaking a promise to push oil producers to raise output while governors urge an Energy Department probe and use of reserves to ease prices. Gasoline tops $2 in several cities as voters weigh the political impact on the 2004 race.
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Oil prices slip on market uncertainty at Amsterdam forum
Oil markets wobble as June crude falls to 40.54 a barrel, down 1.01, with gasoline futures down 3.01 cents. Analysts from Alaron Trading and Refco warn of further declines or potential bull conditions as Memorial Day demand sensors loom and OPEC ministers pledge supply.
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UAE asks OPEC to raise production cap
UAE Oil Minister Obaid bin Saif al Nasseri urged OPEC to boost crude output to meet global demand. He did not specify figures and left open support for a 6 percent Saudi proposal or a larger rise. Oil hovered near $42 a barrel amid talks of an emergency OPEC meeting in Amsterdam before a Beirut decision on June 3.
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