Oil prices fell by about 1% on Thursday, undermined by a jump in US gasoline and diesel inventories, which raised questions in the market about the state of demand in the US. Consequently, Brent crude ended at $77.59, while WTI crude settled at $72.19 per barrel.
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Despite ongoing tensions in the Red Sea related to shipping, oil prices experienced a decline of more than 1.5% on Tuesday. The upward surge of the dollar also put pressure on prices. Consequently, Brent crude ended at $75.89, and WTI crude stood at $70.38 per barrel.
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On Thursday, oil prices experienced a decline, influenced by concerns that the demand for oil could be undermined in the coming year by the possibility of an economic recession. Additionally, the downward pressure on prices was exacerbated by Angola's announcement of its withdrawal from the OPEC. As a result, Brent crude closed at $79.39, and WTI crude settled at $73.89 per barrel, both contracts edging around 0.4% lower.
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On Wednesday, oil prices sustained their upward trend, partially influenced by tensions in the Red Sea. However, the increase in US crude and gasoline inventories limited the gains. Consequently, Brent crude rose by around 0.6% to close at $79.70, and WTI crude ended at $74.22 per barrel, 0.4% higher day-on-day.
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Oil prices rose on Tuesday, supported by the risk of attacks on ships in the Red Sea and supply disruptions. Consequently, Brent crude settled at $79.23, and WTI crude closed at $72.47 per barrel, both contracts trading around 2% higher day-on-day.
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