Oil prices fall with expected low demand, upcoming supply boost


HOUSTON (Reuters): Oil prices fell on Friday night as traders looked toward weaker demand in the US, the world's largest oil market, and a boost in supply this autumn from OPEC and its allies.

Brent crude futures for October delivery, which expired on Friday, settled at US$68.12 a barrel, down 50 cents, or 0.73%. The more active contract for November finished down 53 cents, or 0.78%, at US$67.45.

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