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Crude tumbles as worldwide slowdown hits demand

Crude oil prices tumbled below $39 yesterday as grim economic news gripped global financial markets, underscoring the severity of the world-wide recession that is eroding demand for petroleum products.

Crude oil prices tumbled below $39 yesterday as grim economic news gripped global financial markets, underscoring the severity of the world-wide recession that is eroding demand for petroleum products.