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Oil prices fall as IEA members agree to prioritize release of diesel stocks

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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Iran's move to step up attacks on tankers which are transiting through the Strait of Hormuz has also led to renewed worries over oil supplies among traders.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:17:01 UTC.

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