Crude oil prices fall again

Below $81 a barrel today

Updated: Monday, 15 Mar 2010, 7:05 AM EDT
Published : Monday, 15 Mar 2010, 7:05 AM EDT

SINGAPORE (AP) - Investor concerns that flagging U.S. crude demand don't justify the recent rally sent crude oil prices below $81 a barrel today in Asia.

Oil prices jumped from $69 early last month on expectations an improving U.S. economy would bring crude demand up with it. But oil consumption has lagged, and prices have stalled in the low $80s for the last week.

Investors will be eyeing this week's Federal Reserve meeting for signs of when policymakers may start raising record-low interest rates.

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Crude oil prices fall

Below $81 a barrel today

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