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Oil prices drop by $2 amid OPEC+ supply worries and weak U.S. jobs data

Oil prices dropped sharply by nearly $2 per barrel on Friday, as fears over a potential increase in OPEC+ output and weaker-than-expected U.S. employment data dampened market sentiment.

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Saturday, August 2, 2025

Muscat: Brent crude futures fell by $2.03, or 2.83%, to close at $69.67 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude slipped $1.93, or 2.79%, ending the day at $67.33 a barrel.

Despite the sharp daily decline, both benchmarks posted solid weekly gains. Brent crude finished the week up roughly 6%, while WTI recorded a weekly rise of 6.29%, buoyed earlier by tightening supply signals and broader market optimism.

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