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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Oil steadies near one-week highs as US-Iran peace deal hopes dim

Oil prices steadied on Tuesday at more than one-week highs ​amid fading hopes of a ​deal between the U.S. and Iran to end their war ​and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, after President Donald Trump demanded compensation for damage the U.S. has incurred.

Brent crude futures were flat at $87.81 a barrel by 0013 GMT, while U.S. ‌West Texas Intermediate ⁠crude ⁠futures held at $82.20 a barrel.

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