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Oil prices fall about 3% as investors downplay Iran risk

Both West Texas Intermediate and Brent for October delivery slipped roughly 3%.

Oil prices declined as investors appeared to play down concerns tied to Iran, according to MarketWatch.

MarketWatch said West Texas Intermediate contracts for October delivery fell by about 3%, while Brent contracts for October delivery also dropped by about 3%.

Latest closeBrent $103.93 ▲3.7%

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