Oil prices fell as markets watched peace efforts between Russia and Ukraine

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Oil prices fell for a second consecutive session on expectations of results from Russian-Ukrainian peace talks. This could increase supply and heighten fears of an oil surplus amid rising inventories.

Oil prices fell as markets watched peace efforts between Russia and Ukraine

Oil prices fell for a second straight session on Wednesday as traders awaited the outcome of Russian-Ukrainian peace talks that could increase supply, and fears of a potential oil glut intensified amid rising inventories, UNN reports, citing Reuters.

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Prices later stabilized: Brent crude rose 2 cents, or 0.03%, to $62.47 by 04:27 GMT (06:27 Kyiv time). At the same time, US West Texas Intermediate crude rose 3 cents, or 0.05%, to $58.67.

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