TEMPO.CO, New York - Oil prices dropped on Friday after data revealed the rise of crude oil supply from members of Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
Tanker tracking company Petro-Logistics stated on Friday, July 21, that crude oil production of OPEC will increase 145,000 barrels per day this month, which makes the total of 33 million barrels per day.
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The news emerged prior to a summit between OPEC and non-OPEC countries in Russia next week. The main oil producing countries will talk about the agreement on production cuts.
US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for September shipping plunges to $1.15 dollars and settles at $45.77 dollars per barrel in New York Mercantile Exchange.
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Meanwhile, Europe Brent North Sea crude for September shipping drops $1.24 dollars and settles at $48.06 dollars per barrel in London ICE Futures Exchange.
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