[U.S. and Brent crude oil prices slightly dip in the short term, quoted at $104.98/barrel and $104.76/barrel respectively] Odaily Planet Daily News: According to Gate data, U.S. and Brent crude oil prices have slightly dipped in the short term, currently quoted at $104.98/barrel and $104.76/barrel respectively. On the news front, Iran stated that 26 ships were cleared in the past 24 hours.