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Oil prices fall in world markets

Oil prices fall in world markets

Baku, May 20, AZERTAC

The world markets have seen a decline in oil prices.

The Brent crude oil price on the London ICE (InterContinental Exchange Futures) fell $0.28 to trade at $75.58, while the price of the Light crude oil at the NYMEX (New York Mercantile Exchange) decreased $0.31 to stand at $71.55.

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