Soaring oil prices spark market fall

THE ISEQ fell in line with world markets yesterday as spiralling oil prices reached record highs.

The index of leading Irish shares was down 32.34 points to 5342.18.

In a mixed performance for the financials, rivals AlB and Bank of Ireland were among the main losers, dropping 12c and 6c respectively. The former, which went ex dividend, closed at €12.78.