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Friday May 9, 11:33 AM
Oil price breaks through 125 dollars for first time

LONDON (AFP) - The price of New York crude oil surged past 125 dollars per barrel on Friday, lifted by speculative demand amid concerns about tight global energy supplies, analysts said.

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New York's main oil futures contract, light sweet crude for June delivery, spiked as high as 125.12 dollars in late morning London trading.

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