Energy Markets
Oil prices fall as US tariffs loom, OPEC+ to increase output
Oil prices dropped on Thursday, after rising 3% the previous day, as investors were wary that higher U.S. Tariffs could be reinstated and cause a drop in fuel demand. Major producers are also expected to announce a production increase. Brent crude futures dropped 53 cents or 0.77% to $68.58 per barrel at 0536 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate Crude fell 51 cents or 0.76% to $66.94 per barrel. The two contracts reached their highest levels in a week on Wednesday, as Iran suspended its cooperation with the U.N. Nuclear Watchdog, raising fears that the long-running dispute over the Middle East's...