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Oil falls on demand fears and doubts over OPEC+ cuts
Monday's fall adds to a 2% decline last week after the supply cuts announced on Thursday by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and allies including Russia, together known as OPEC+. Brent crude futures were down 72 cents, or 0.9%, at $78.16 a barrel by 1434 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 47 cents, or 0.6%, to $73.60.