Oil Slips Below $75

Oil eased below $75 a barrel on Friday, pressured by a firmer US dollar on growing disappointment among investors over the lack of details from the European Union summit to help debt-laden Greece.

European leaders sought to prop up Greece with words of support at a summit on Thursday, but failed to offer concrete proposals to help the country tackle its debt crisis, prompting a negative market reaction.

US crude for March delivery fell 38 cents to $74,90 a barrel by 0314 GMT, after settling 76 cents cents higher at $75,28 a barrel on Thursday. London Brent crude for the new front month of April sank shed 36 cents to $73,76.

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Stakeholders must step up veggie supply

The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...

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