NEW DELHI, 17 October (H.S.) :Oil prices held near a two-week low on Wednesday after dropping about 7% over the prior three days on forecasts for less oil demand growth and reduced concerns that Middle East conflicts will disrupt supply.

Brent futures settles at 74 dollars and 49 cents per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude settles at 70 dollars and 64 cents.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Nimish kumar