BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) A fire at an oil refinery in southwestern Argentina killed at least three people early Thursday, according to local authorities. Firefighters worked throughout the morning to extinguish the blaze that started at a storage tank at the New American Oil refinery, about 120 kilometers (75 miles) from the provincial capital of Neuquen, .
Unions representing thousands of striking Argentine oil workers called off a strike after a meeting with business leaders ended in a deal on greater safety measures and training for employees.
After an explosion and fire left three dead at Plaza Huincul oil refinery in Neuquén province, Argentina's largest oil union called a strike over safety. Meanwhile, 1,000 restaurant workers at San Francisco International Airport have gone on strike over contract issues.
RIYADH: Oil prices plunged about 5 percent to an eight-month low on Friday as the US dollar hit its strongest level in more than two decades and on fears rising interest rates will tip major economies into recession, cutting demand for oil. Brent futures fell $4.31, or 4.8 percent, to settle at $86.15 a barrel, down about 6 percent for the week. US West Texas Intermediate