From: The Economist today - Monday Apr 13, 2020 09:27 pm
It marks a ceasefire in the price war, not a lasting truce
   
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A historic OPEC+ deal to curb oil output faces many obstacles

It marks a ceasefire in the price war, not a lasting truce
 
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