BP: Demand for energy 'slowing'

The growth in global demand for energy slowed to levels not seen since the late 1990s, a new report suggests.

China oil, iron ore imports slow in July with economy

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China's imports of crude oil sank in July to a nine-month low and those of iron ore fell for the fourth time in five months as refineries and steel mills cut output due to slackening demand as growth in the world's second-largest economy sputtered.

Oil prices fall on weak China data, Europe woes

Oil prices dropped Friday as traders worried about disappointing Chinese economic data and debt-wracked Greece, where an election was almost certain after austerity opponents blocked a new government.