Oil prices rise as Suez reopens
Extension of supply curbs expected to be discussed at Opec meeting
30 March 2021 - 07:22
Tokyo — Oil prices rose on Tuesday as shipping traffic resumed through the Suez Canal after days on hold and focus turned to an Opec meeting this week where the extension of supply curbs may be on the table amid new coronavirus pandemic lockdowns.
Brent crude was down 21c, or 0.3%, at $65.19 a barrel by 4.11am GMT. US oil was up 19c, or 0.3%, at $61.75 a barrel...
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