Oil price lifts on expectation of longer production curbs
Opec and allies that include Russia may be preparing to approve deeper crude output cuts this week
04 December 2019 - 12:56
London — Oil gained on Wednesday ahead of meetings this week where Opec and its allies are expected to extend production curbs to support the market, while industry data showing that US crude stockpiles fell more than expected helped to lift prices.
Brent crude futures were up 75 US cents, or 1.23%, at $61.57 a barrel by 9.40am GMT...
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