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Oil prices fell today after US inventory data showed a jump in gasoline stocks due to weak demand for fuel after a holiday in the US that is usually the start of the summer peak driving season.
Reuters reported that Brent crude futures fell 23 cents, or 0.3 percent, to $71.99 a barrel, after earlier touching 72.83, the highest level since May 20, 2019.
US West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 43 cents, or 0.6 percent, to $69.62 a barrel, after hitting $70.62, the highest level since October 17, 2018.
