Iraq to boost crude shipments by about 5% in the next few days Nigerian militants declare end to attacks for government talks Oil fell after the longest run of gains in four years as Iraq sought to increase exports amid a global oversupply and Nigerian militants called an end to hostilities. Futures dropped as much as 2 percent in New York after climbing 16 percent the previous seven sessions. Iraq will boost crude shipments by about 5 percent in the next few days following an agreement to resume exports from three oil fields in Kirkuk. The Niger Delta Avengers declared an end to attacks on oil infrastructure and will conduct talks with the government, according to a statement on a website that says it represents the group. Oil had entered a bull market on Thursday, having climbed more than 20 percent since dipping below $40 a barrel earlier in […]