UK: BP TARGETED IN PETROL PUMP BOYCOTT

Article Abstract:

The campaign to boycott petrol pumps in the UK in an attempt to force the government and oil companies to lower petrol prices is paying particular attention to petrol stations operated by BP. Campaigners hope that the boycotting of a major oil company such as BP will force the government to take action. BP argues that the campaign is misleading, claiming that oil companies have little influence over petrol prices, and that petrol station boycotts could lead to independent retailers that operate many of BP's stations to go out of business.

United Kingdom, Marketing procedures, Oil Products, Petroleum Refineries, PETROLEUM AND COAL PRODUCTS, Petroleum, Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing, Petroleum refining, Fuel oil industry, Petroleum industry, Petroleum products, Social policy, British Petroleum Company p.l.c

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WORLD: INCREASE IN COST OF PALLADIUM

Article Abstract:

The price of palladium rose to record high levels on 12 December 2000 due to fears that Russia, the world's largest producer of the metal, is withholding supplies in order to boost profits. The price rose to US$ 940 per troy ounce, from US$ 915 the previous day. Palladium is mainly used by car manufacturers in catalysts to reduce gases from exhaust systems.

Primary nonferrous metals, not elsewhere classified, Primary Smelting and Refining of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum), World, Russia, Palladium, Statistical Data Included, Brief Article, Precious metals industry, Precious metal products

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