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Oil prices fall as demand worries offset Middle East tension

Reported · Written up by our desk · Energy

Oil prices eased early Wednesday as investors weighed signs of weaker demand against ongoing Middle East tensions, CNBC Markets reports.

Oil futures rose overnight before turning lower in the morning session, indicating a pullback after the prior move.

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CNBC MarketsOil prices fall as investors weigh falling demand against Middle East tensions

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