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Asharq Al-Awsat
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Oil Extends Gains Ahead of G7 Discussions on Russian Exports

Crude oil storage tanks are seen in an aerial photograph at the Cushing oil hub in Cushing, Oklahoma, US April 21, 2020. REUTERS/Drone Base

Oil prices extended gains on Monday as investors stood on guard for any moves against Russian oil and gas exports that might come out of a meeting of leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations meeting in Germany.

The prospect of more supply tightness loomed over the market as western governments sought ways to cut Russia's ability to fund its war in Ukraine, even though G7 leaders were also expected discuss a revival of the Iran nuclear deal – which might lead to more Iranian oil exports.

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