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Oil prices fell toward $100 on Thursday, weighed down by a stronger dollar and concerns over weakening demand.
U.S. crude fell as low as $100.10, the lowest since early April, and was trading $1.73 down at $100.85 by 11:01 a.m. EDT.
London Brent slipped to $96.99, the lowest level since early March. It was trading $1.37 lower at $97.60 at 11:02 a.m. EDT
On Wednesday, U.S. crude touched $101.36, the lowest price since early April, despite a surprise production cut by OPEC of around half a million barrels per day.
Pressure came from a rising dollar and a report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), which lowered its oil demand growth forecasts due to a slowing global economy.
U.S. government data on Wednesday showed falls in oil product demand |
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