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Oil Prices Fall as Middle East Crude Exports Recover But Shipping Risks Remain

1 source · first seen 14:15 2 Oct · updated 14:15 2 Oct

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  • Oil prices fell as Middle East crude exports recovered
  • Traders also weighed renewed shipping risks and a larger U.S. military buildup
  • Lower crude prices can ease costs for Indian refiners, while shipping risks threaten supply routes

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