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OPEC unveils plan to slash production after coronavirus slams oil prices


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OPEC unveils plan to slash production after coronavirus slams oil prices

OPEC is hoping to slash the supply of crude oil to world markets by 1.5 million barrels per day in an attempt to prop up prices as it confronts the biggest collapse in demand on record. read more...



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