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Oil prices finished higher on Monday, due to supply disruptions in Libya and expectations for a recovery in the global demand. Brent Crude futures for May increased by 24 cents, or 0.36%, to $67.01 per barrel. Meanwhile, the May West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures gained 25 cents, or 0.4%, …

Oil prices fell on Monday, as the increase in coronavirus cases in India and other countries raised fears of stronger measures to contain the pandemic that would affect economic activity and demand for basic commodities such as crude. Brent crude was down 23 cents, or 0.3%, to $ 66.54 a …

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Oil prices declined on Friday falling to keep a perfect score this week after rising for four consecutive sessions, thus limiting their weekly gains. Brent crude futures for June delivery lost 17 cents, or 0.3%, to finish at $66.77 per barrel, registering a weekly rise of 6.1%. Meanwhile, the West …

The number of active rigs drilling for crude oil in the United States increased by seven to reach a total count of 344 this week, according to data by Baker Hughes reported on Friday. With natural gas rigs unchanged, the total rig count went up by seven rigs to 439.

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Oil prices rose on Thursday for the fourth consecutive session, supported by an improved outlook for demand recovery this year. Brent crude futures for June delivery added 36 cents, or 0.5%, to close at $66.94 per barrel. Meanwhile, the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures for May delivery gained 31 …

Saudi Aramco will reduce its shipments of medium and heavy crude for August to at least six Asian buyers, sources familiar with the matter said. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the largest oil producer and exporter in OPEC, to cut production and exports in compliance with the OPEC agreement, reducing …

Oil prices stabilized Thursday, April 15th, to hold near the highest level in a month after jumping about 5% in the previous session after the International Energy Agency and OPEC raised oil demand forecasts as major economies recovered from the pandemic. Brent crude rose 4 cents to 66.62 dollars a …

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