NYMEX-Oil near 3-mth low on Sandy, perches just above $85

SINGAPORE, Oct 30 (Reuters) - U.S. crude oil futures slippedto just above $85 a barrel on Tuesday, near the lowest in morethan three months, as Hurricane Sandy shut East Coastrefineries, roads and airports, reducing crude and fuel demandin the world's largest oil consumer. FUNDAMENTALS * U.S. crude for December delivery fell for the thirdstraight session, down 41 cents to $85.13 a barrel by 2327