Oil futures fell Thursday to mark the first loss in three sessions as traders continued to weigh progress with global crude production cuts against concerns over the potential for a sizable increase in U.S. output. March West Texas Intermediate crude fell 34 cents, or 0.6%, to settle at $53.54 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange, after gaining 2% on Wednesday.
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