PERTH, April 8 (Reuters) – U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell in early trade on Wednesday, roughly two hours ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz. WTI crude dated for May delivery fell $4.45, or 3.94%, to $108.50 per barrel as of 2216 GMT. . (Reporting […]
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US crude futures fall $4.45 or 3.94% to $108.50/bbl on open
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PERTH, April 8 (Reuters) – U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell in early trade on Wednesday, roughly two hours ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.
WTI crude dated for May delivery fell $4.45, or 3.94%, to $108.50 per barrel as of 2216 GMT.
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(Reporting by Helen Clark; Editing by Chris Reese)