RWE Dea lifted its external revenue by 18 % to €1,765 million. External revenue earned by the oil business increased markedly despite declining sales volumes, as we were able to sell our production at higher dollar prices than in 2007. However, the devaluation of the dollar against the euro weakened this effect. RWE Dea recorded strong revenue growth in the gas business as well. Positive price and volume effects were the basis for this.