Crude oil prices rise slightly after US stocks do not rise as anticipated.

Following significant decreases in fuel supplies and a less-than-expected increase in U.S. crude inventories last week, oil prices increased little on Thursday. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude prices increased by 18 cents to $79.31 a barrel, while Brent crude futures increased by 15 cents to $83.11 a barrel. The benchmarks gained almost 1% on Wednesday…

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After a U.S Fed governor said there was no need to cut interest rates quickly, crude oil fell

At 0212 U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were down 25 cents, or 0.3%, at $78.36, while Brent crude futures were down 25 cents, or 0.3%, at $83.42 a barrel.Longer-term higher interest rates reduce economic growth and hence reduce demand for oil. Following Waller’s remarks, oil benchmarks lost part of their Thursday gains. As fighting…

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