Crude Oil

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Oil Prices Decline Amid Concerns Over Weakening US Gasoline Demand

On Thursday, crude oil prices experienced a downward trend as apprehensions mounted regarding the sluggish demand for gasoline in the United States. Additionally, reports indicating that the United States has presented a draft resolution to the United Nations (UN), urging Israel to cease fire in Gaza, further contributed to the decline in oil prices. WTI

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WTI Closes Down at $1.79 Amid Investor Concerns Over Oil Demand Outlook

Crude oil futures experienced a downturn on Thursday, March 20, as apprehensions regarding the future of oil demand weighed on the market. Concurrently, investors grappled with the aftermath of the US Federal Reserve (Fed) meeting, where interest rates were maintained as anticipated. WTI crude futures saw a decline of $1.79, marking a 2.14% decrease, settling

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WTI Crude Oil Prices Rise by 75 Cents Amid Concerns Over Ukraine’s Attack on Russian Refineries

In the wake of escalating tensions between Ukraine and Russia, crude oil futures witnessed a second consecutive day of gains on Wednesday, March 19. The market sentiment was driven by growing apprehensions over the potential impact of Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil refineries on global oil supplies. Investors remained vigilant as they awaited the release

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WTI Oil Prices Rise in Response to Stronger-Than-Expected Chinese Economic Data

WTI crude oil prices experienced a rebound today, buoyed by robust economic data from China that exceeded analysts’ expectations. The positive data has sparked optimism among investors, who anticipate a potential surge in oil demand as the Chinese economy shows signs of recovery. WTI crude oil futures surged by 28 cents, or 0.35%, reaching $81.32

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WTI Oil Dips 22 Cents Amid Profit-Taking Following Surge

Crude oil contracts witnessed a decline in closure on Friday (March 15), attributed to profit-taking activities after prices surged beyond the $85 per barrel mark for the first time since November. Despite this, oil prices sustained an upward trajectory throughout the week, buoyed by heightened demand from US refineries post the completion of scheduled maintenance.

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IEA Boosts 2024 Global Oil Demand Forecast for Fourth Time Amidst Geopolitical Tensions

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has once again revised upwards its projection for global oil demand growth in 2024, marking the fourth adjustment since November 2023. The agency attributes this latest revision to ongoing disruptions caused by Houthi rebel attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea, significantly impacting shipping activities in the region. Despite

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Oil Prices Surge as IEA Anticipates Tightened Supply, Reaching Four-Month Highs

Crude oil futures soared to their highest levels in four months on Thursday (March 14) following the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) projection of a tighter global oil supply in the coming year, coupled with an upward revision in the forecast for oil demand expansion. WTI crude futures surged by $1.54, or 1.93%, closing at $81.26

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