OIL PRICES SET FOR SECOND WEEK OF GAINS ON SIGNS OF IMPROVING DEMAND

Crude oil futures were little changed on Friday but on course to rise for a second week amid signs of improving demand and falling oil and fuel inventories in the US, the world's biggest oil consumer.

Brent futures for August settlement were down 13 cents to $85.58 a barrel by 0927 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures for August delivery were down 10 cents to $81.19.

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