Oil tumbles as Trump's Russia sanctions waiver may lead to more fuel supplies

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Oil prices slipped from a five-month high as investors took profits after US President Donald Trump waived sanctions and tariffs on Russia that may lead to more Russian fuel exports.

Brent crude futures fell $1.98, or 1.80 per cent, to $107.88 a barrel after settling at its highest since May 19 on Friday.

US West Texas Intermediate crude was at $100.25 a barrel, down $1.16, or 1.14pc, after closing at its highest since September 17 on Friday.

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