Fall mirrors moves in broader financial markets in Asia amid concerns about escalating tensions
A group of people is seen visiting an oil facility. Picture: REUTERS
Brent crude dipped 14c, or 0.3%, to $43.20 a barrel by 4.42am, while US West Texas Intermediate crude dropped to $41.19 a barrel, down 10c, or 0.2%. Still, Brent is on track for a fourth consecutive monthly gain in July and WTI is set to rise for a third month as unprecedented supply cuts from Opec and its allies including Russia propped up prices. Output has also fallen in the US.
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