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S01 Ep33 Energy market update: Saudi Arabia cuts extended

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Brent reached a high of over 86 $/b last week after Saudi Arabia announced that its additional voluntary cuts had been extended. Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson explains why the country has done this and how significant is the move.

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7 Aug 2023 English South Africa Business

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