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Oil slips as markets eye possible Russia-Ukraine talks

Published: 19 Aug 2025 - 08:31 pm | Last Updated: 19 Aug 2025 - 08:32 pm
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Singapore: Oil prices edged lower in early Asian trading on Tuesday as investors weighed planned three-way talks involving Russia, Ukraine and the United States aimed at ending the conflict in Ukraine.

Brent crude futures fell 53 cents, or 0.8%, to $66.07 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for September delivery -- which expires Wednesday -- dropped 44 cents, or 0.7%, to $62.98.

The more active October WTI contract slid 55 cents, or 0.9%, to $62.15 a barrel.

The declines came after both benchmarks settled about 1% higher in the previous session.