Oil prices drop 4%, hurt by renewed economic fears

22/06/2023 Argaam
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Oil prices declined on June 22 amid renewed economic concerns despite the decline in US oil stocks.

 

US oil stocks declined 3.8 million barrels last week, but rose 10.7% compared with the same period a year earlier.

 

International benchmark Brent crude for August delivery fell 3.85%, or $2.98, to close at $74.14 a barrel.

 

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for August delivery also dropped 4.15%, or $3.02, to $69.51 a barrel.

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