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WTI Crude Tumbles as Improved Shipping Safety Eases Supply Fears

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  • Crude oil rose slightly on Friday due to geopolitical tensions but remains on track for a sharp weekly decline.
  • Improved shipping conditions in the Strait of Hormuz and resumed production in Kuwait are easing supply concerns, effectively reversing the price surge seen since the Middle East conflict began.
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