Reuters with a recap of recent oil market news:

A looming strike in Norway threatened to cut output in western Europe's biggest producer

  • About 755 Norwegian workers on seven oil and gas fields could go on strike from Saturday (they are seeking a new wage deal by Saturday)
  • A final round of mandatory talks will be hosted by a state mediator on June 30 and July 1
  • The affected fields account for nearly 18 percent of Norway's oil output --