Oil crisis dominates G8 meeting

Oil falls amid economic concerns
Oil prices decline further amid concerns that a slowdown in the global economy will dent demand.

Oil prices reach seven-month low
Oil prices fall sharply on fears that the renewed woes in the US banking sector will hit the wider global economy.

Climate focus for G8 summit talks
World leaders are focusing on climate change and the global economy at the second day of a key meeting in Japan.

Oil climbs on central bank plan
Oil prices jump to $94 on fresh hopes that the global economy could remain robust after a joint central bank plan.

Japan plans relief from oil surge
Japan backs a set of proposals to help small firms and people on low incomes cope with high oil prices.