Oil prices edge up as markets await US-Iran talks at UN General Assembly

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Oil prices rose slightly on Tuesday as markets steadied after recent declines, with Brent crude futures gaining 22 cents to $100.57 a barrel and traders awaiting potential US-Iran talks at the UN General Assembly this week. The modest gains were described by analysts as a short-covering bounce rather than a fundamental shift, with investors cautious amid diplomatic uncertainty. Iran has conveyed conditions for re-engaging in negotiations, while President Trump said he was open to meeting Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Tensions remain high after Yemen's Houthis attacked Saudi facilities, prompting China to privately urge Tehran to help curb the group's operations. Saudi Aramco increased exports via the Strait of Hormuz, while Libya's Sharara oilfield saw partial production reductions.


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