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Oil Prices Hold Near $100 as Middle East Risks Offset Peace Hopes
WTI crude oil remains near $100 per barrel as Middle East supply threats and falling U.S. inventories offset hopes for diplomatic progress with Iran.
Summary
December WTI crude oil is nearly unchanged for the week, but the flat result hides a rough ride. The contract opened at $99.04, rallied to $101.37, then broke to $95.25 before recovering back to its opening level. At 00:19 GMT, December WTI crude oil is trading at $99.29, up $0.25 or +0.25% for the week. The high matched the June contract high.
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