Oil closed at the lowest in more than a week amid signs the crude market's tightness has slackened and the Israel-Hamas war will remain contained for the time being.
Oil sank despite US data showing the biggest drop in the nation's stockpiles in five weeks, with traders awaiting Sunday's OPEC+ meeting for more guidance on supply.
Oil fell as the lack of fresh drivers prompted some investors to exit positions ahead of the weekend and the dip below a key technical indicator accelerated selling.