Thursday, June 7, 2007

Oil slips, holds $71 as OPEC says supplies ample

(Reuters) - London Brent crude , seen as currently more representative of the global market, was down 13 cents at $71.09 a barrel at 0309 GMT, after rising 20 cents on Thursday. U.S. crude fell 12 cents to $66.81 after a 97-cent rally.




OPEC President Mohammed al-Hamli said on Thursday oil supplies were sufficient and there was no need for an emergency meeting. Consumers have been urging the group to produce more oil to lower prices.


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