Oil prices fell in early Asian trading on Thursday after a sudden increase in US inventories reinforced fears of a slowdown in demand.
Brent crude futures fell 30 cents, or 0.4 percent, to $84.17 per barrel by 0028 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures also fell 32 cents, or 0.4 percent, to $80.58 per barrel.
The two benchmarks recorded a slight increase upon settlement yesterday, Wednesday.
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