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Oil set to extend long run of weekly gains in tense global market
Oil prices dipped on Friday on expectations that producer club OPEC will soon raise output to make up for a decline in exports from Iran following a hardening of sanctions on Tehran by the United States.Still, prices are on course for the longest run of weekly gains in years, as oil markets have tightened amid supply disruptions and rising geopolitical concerns, especially over the tensions between the United States and Iran.
Brent crude futures were at $74.18 per barrel at 0505 GMT, down 17 cents, or 0.2 percent, from their last close.
U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were at $64.89 per barrel, down 32 cents, or 0.5 percent.
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