U.S. Oil demand In 2008 Hit A 10-Year Low

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Washington (Reuters) - Battered by high gasoline prices and a dismal economy, U.S. oil demand fell to its lowest level in 10 years in 2008, an Energy Information Administration report said.U.S. petroleum demand for 2008 was down 6.1%, or 1.261 million bbls per day, at 9.419 million bbls per day.Oil consumption declined globally in 2008 as major world economies, including the United States, fell into recession.