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Oil prices ease slightly as G7 and Middle East crude supplies set to hit market

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What happened

Oil prices saw a modest decline as fresh shipments from the Middle East hit the market.

The G7's move to tap into emergency reserves reflects growing energy apprehensions.

Key facts

  • The G7's move to tap into emergency reserves reflects growing energy apprehensions.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 02:00:36 UTC.

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  1. All U.S. bombers leave UK air base on concerns of suspected terror plots; more tankers struck near Iran in the Middle East

  2. West Asian crude oil exports exceed pre-war levels but tanker attacks increase

  3. Oil prices ease slightly as G7 and Middle East crude supplies set to hit market

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