Due to the uncertainty surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict, oil prices have risen

Tuesday’s early Asian trading saw an increase in oil prices as investors maintained their concern that the Israel-Hamas conflict could spread into a larger battle in the oil-exporting area, potentially disrupting supply. Brent crude prices had risen by 70 cents, or 0.8%, to $90.53 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures had gained…

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Oil is nearly unchanged as U.S. crude stock draw battles economic worries

On Thursday, oil prices remained almost unchanged due to a larger-than-anticipated drop in U.S. crude stocks and concerns that more aggressive U.S. interest rate increases would slow economic growth and reduce oil consumption. Brent crude futures had increased by 5 cents to $82.71 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures had increased by…

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