Crude oil remains above $102

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The price of oil fell slightly but remained above $102 on Friday, underpinned by U.S. demand for heating oil during a winter that does not seem to want to end.

Benchmark U.S. crude for April delivery fell 55 cents to close at $102.20 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. On Thursday, the contract fell 9 cents to close at $102.75.

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