"Iran will not give up its right to research and development because this is against the wishes of the Iranian people."
-Algerian oil minister Chakib Khelil said ahead of the OPEC meeting in Vienna later Wednesday as it is expected that OPEC has agreed to leave current production unchanged for the time being.

 
"I cannot see the price of Brent being allowed to spend much time below $60 a barrel and the funds will think that $60 a barrel is still cheap oil."
- A London-based broker said Thursday after a recent drop in open interest due to funds liquidating their positions.
   

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