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Gas prices fell for the second-straight day Friday, after rising for eight consecutive days following the refinery-battering Hurricanes Gustav and Ike, according to a nationwide survey of credit card swipes at gasoline stations.

A crane collapsed Friday at a Houston refinery -- killing four contract workers and leaving six hurt.

Oil prices hit new records close to $120 a barrel as a UK refinery strike disrupts production in the North Sea.

Oil prices rise toward $117 a barrel as a planned UK refinery strike threatens North Sea production.

Strike action at the Grangemouth refinery could seriously hit North Sea oil and gas production, ministers say.

Brazil and Venezuela pledge closer ties on trade and energy, including the building of a new refinery together.