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Oil edges lower on surprise build in US crude and gasoline stocks
Oil prices decreased in early Asian trading following a short-lived rebound due to unexpected increases in U.S. crude and gasoline inventories. Brent crude futures dropped to $76.27 a barrel, and WTI crude declined to $72.95 a barrel. Tensions in the Middle East and lower production at Libya’s Sharara oilfield have added to global supply concerns.