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Oil is often referred to as the lifeblood of an economy. It's a fossil fuel commodity that is highly attuned to even the slightest changes in supply and demand.

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Crude Oil Price Forecast: Range Breakout Key

Oil prices trading in the range of $66 to $70 with potential to test the $70 upward bound through August 31, 2018.

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