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Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Oil Rises as New Russia Sanctions Outweigh Demand Worries

A oil pump is seen at sunset outside Scheibenhard, near Strasbourg, France, October 6, 2017. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann/File Photo

Oil futures rose on Wednesday, paring early losses, as the threat of new sanctions on Russia raised supply concerns, countering fears of weaker demand following a build in US crude stockpiles and Shanghai's extended lockdown.

Brent crude futures were up 49 cents, or 0.5%, at $107.13 a barrel as of 0657 GMT, having fallen to $105.06 earlier in the session.

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