Oil Prices Volatile Amidst US Debt and OPEC+ Uncertainty

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Crude oil prices fell in Asian trade as reports emerged that some Republican hardliners in Congress might derail the debt ceiling deal agreed upon by President Biden and Kevin McCarthy. Uncertainty over the debt ceiling deal combined with mixed messages from OPEC+ has set oil markets on edge this week. Brent crude was trading at close to $76.50 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate was changing hands for a little over $72 per barrel.
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