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Latest Oil Market News and Analysis for Aug. 21

Bloomberg Markets Thursday 20 August 2026, 22:02 UTC By Rong Wei Neo 1 min read
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Oil headed for a substantial weekly gain, as a US push to isolate Iran’s economy raised the specter of further market disruption.

Oil headed for a substantial weekly gain, as a US push to isolate Iran’s economy raised the specter of further market disruption.
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