Oil analysts see prices edging up but still capped below $40/bbl - Reuters poll
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(Reuters) - Oil prices will gradually gain this year with demand improving and supply falling, although tensions between the United States and China are hanging over the coronavirus-hit market, a Reuters poll showed on Friday.The survey of 43 analysts forecast Brent crude would average $37.58 a barrel in 2020, about 5% above April's $35.84 consensus, but still lower than the $42.37 average so far this year.U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude is seen averaging $32.78 a barrel, up from $31.47..