Oil prices fell in thin trade on Tuesday as the U.S. dollar strengthened, but losses were curbed by a likely drawdown in U.S. crude and gasoline stockpiles. Brent futures had declined 14 cents to $48.21 a barrel by 0307 GMT, after closing down 37 cents in the previous session. U.S. crude futures dropped 8 cents to $48.00 a barrel, having settled down 33 cents the day before. Both contracts had finished with modest losses for a fourth straight session. The dollar index rose against a basket of currencies on Tuesday, as investors continued to factor in an increased chance of a near-term U.S. interest rate rise. A stronger greenback makes dollar-priced commodities more expensive for holders of other […]