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Oil weakens on fears Irma could dent U.S. demand

Teunis Felter
Written by Teunis Felter

Oil prices edged lower on Monday on concerns that Hurricane Irma’s pounding of heavily populated areas of Florida could dent oil demand in the world’s top oil consuming nation. Losses were capped by weekend talks between Saudi Arabia’s oil minister and counterparts over a possible extension to a pact to cut global oil supplies beyond next March.

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-global-oil/oil-weakens-on-fears-irma-could-dent-u-s-demand-idUSKCN1BM00X

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Teunis Felter

Teunis Felter

Teunis Felter has over 20 years experience as an author, editor, and scientist. When not exploring outside, he enjoys reading history, researching genealogy, and civilly discussing politics.