China’s net imports of crude oil up 18%
China’s net imports of crude oil in the first eight months rose 18.1 percent from the same period last year to 108.2 million tons, according to latest customs figures. From January to August, China imported 110.4 million tons of crude oil and exported
Source: c.moreover.com

Oil Prices Slip Below $81 a Barrel (AP)
Oil prices slipped lower Monday on profit-taking and renewed concerns that an impending economic slowdown could dent demand for crude and petroleum products.
Source: biz.yahoo.com