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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Oil prices extend losses on expectations talks to ease Middle East supply woes

Oil prices fell on Thursday, extending a streak of multiple days of losses, on ​expectations talks between Iran and Qatar ​may open the key Strait of Hormuz and reduce supply disruptions from the ​Middle East war.

Brent crude futures were down 60 cents, or 0.7%, to $87.24 a barrel by 0004 GMT, down for a fourth day. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 56 cents, or 0.7%, at $81.67, down for a fifth day.

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