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Dollar strength and increased Middle East oil flows weigh on crude prices

The supplied report says a stronger dollar and increased Middle East oil flows are putting downward pressure on crude prices.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Aug 30, 2026, 1:38 AM UTC.

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