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      • As with any commodity, stock, or bond, the laws of supply and demand cause oil prices to change. When supply exceeds demand, prices fall; the inverse is also true when demand outpaces supply. The dramatic drop in oil prices in 2014 has been attributed to lower demand for oil in Europe and China, coupled with a steady supply of oil from OPEC.
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  2. Aug 21, 2024 · Prevailing intraday prices implied a 12-month slump of nearly 10% for Brent and a 1% decline since January, indicative of a benchmark that has barely moved from the level it started the year at...

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