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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Oil heads for weekly gain as Middle East supply risks persist

Oil prices edged higher on Friday and were set for weekly ​gains because of renewed fears of ​supply disruptions from the key Middle East producing region after renewed fighting ​between the U.S. and Iran this week curtailed shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Brent futures were up 4 cents, or 0.05%, at $76.34 a barrel by 0319 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 7 cents, or 0.10%, ‌to $72.15.

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