West Texas Intermediate (WTI) spot hit 3-month low of $43.14 on Monday owing to market concerns on the U. S. oil oversupply, sluggish global demand and a strengthening dollar.

（西德州轻质原油）现货在周一达到三个月以来的低点43.14 美元，这是因为市场担忧美国的石油供过于求，而全球市场需求低迷以及美元的走强。

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Oil prices fell to their lowest level in 12 years; futures of West Texas intermediate crude closed at $31.41 a barrel, down 5.3 percent.

石油价格跌至12年来的最低水平，西德克萨斯中质原油（West Texas Intermediate）期货报收每桶31.41美元，下挫了5.3%。

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The price of West Texas Intermediate crude oil had been rising steadily this week as Tropical Storm Gustav gathered strength.

随着热带风暴古斯塔夫不断积蓄力量，西得克萨斯中质油的价格也在本周稳步攀升。

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The diversion of oil from the Midwest will narrow the gap between the West Texas Intermediate Oil and the Brent Crude.

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