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Crude prices down as doubts over production freeze linger

SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) — Oil prices dipped in Asia Tuesday after mounting a strong rally the day before as traders remain doubtful that talks on an output freeze among key crude producers will lead to agreement. US crude rose back above $30 a barrel and European benchmark Brent climbed well over $34 on Monday on hopes that the discussions would lead to concrete action to stabilise the battered market. But at around 0600 GMT on Tuesday, US […]