U.S. oil prices drop to lowest finish in over a week
U.S. benchmark oil futures marked their lowest settlement in more than a week on Friday, pressured by expectations that the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies will decide to boost production next week. July West Texas Intermediate crude lost $1.83, or 2.7%, to settle at $65.06 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. That was the lowest settlement since June 6. Prices lost roughly 1% for the week.
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