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BP sees 5-10 pct gasoline demand destruction in OECD

Tue Jul 29, 2008 6:34am EDT

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LONDON, July 29 (Reuters) - The chief executive of BP Plc (BP.L) said on Tuesday he saw demand destruction of 5 percent to 10 percent for gasoline in developed OECD economies, as people drive less due to high prices.

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CEO Tony Hayward was speaking at a news conference after BP reported earnings. (Reporting by Tom Bergin, writing by Alex Lawler, editing by Anthony Barker)



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