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World oil prices

Brent falls below $82 per barrel, first time since July 13

By 10:10 p.m. GMT, August 2, Brent had pared losses to trade at $82.89 a barrel

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MOSCOW, August 3. /TASS/. The price of Brent crude futures contract with September delivery on the ICE exchange in London fell below $82 a barrel for the first time since July 13, according to trading data.

As of 1:00 Moscow time (10:00 p.m. GMT, August 2), Brent was down 6.74% at $82 a barrel.

By 1:10 Moscow time (10:10 p.m. GMT, August 2), Brent had pared losses to trade at $82.89 a barrel, down 5.73%.

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Russia holds final rehearsal of Main Naval Parade in St. Petersburg and Kronstadt

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Ukraine’s attacks on Zaporozhye NPP’s critical facilities create risks to nuclear safety

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Bolivian beef soon to appear in Russia, says Putin

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Russia advised not to spend funds of National Wealth Fund, says IMF

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Russian forces eliminate Ukrainian troops, ground robots near Krasny Liman — ministry

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Press review: US-Iran strike lull short-lived and Telegram's Durov faces terrorism charges

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US redirects 30 vessels amid Iran naval blockade — CENTCOM

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Israeli court bans use of crocodiles to secure prisons with terrorists

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Press review: Russia offers lifeline on Iran and Trump works art of nuke deal with Saudis

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Kremlin spokesman describes military-technical cooperation with India as advanced

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Ukrainian drone hits site several meters away from reactor unit at Zaporozhye nuke plant

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Russia at important point of completing special op — Medvedev

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