Oil prices dip as markets respond to US attack on Venezuela

James Murray
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Oil prices dip as markets respond to US attack on Venezuela

Analysts weigh potential impact on global oil glut, as President Trump signals US will 'run' Venezuela and exploit country's oil reserves

Global oil prices fell slightly this morning, as markets reacted to the weekend's shock US military operation to seize Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro. The attack on Venezuela - which left scores...

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