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Oil Steadies after Expected OPEC+ Cut Extension

Oil prices were little changed on Monday, a day after the widely expected extension of voluntary output cuts through the middle of the year by the OPEC+ producer group. Brent futures were up 19 cents to $83.74 a barrel at 1422 GMT after rising 2.4 per cent last week. U.S. …

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Oil Falls as Sticky US Inflation Heightens Demand Concerns

Oil prices fell as investor attention returned to the demand outlook after reports of higher producer prices in the U.S., the world’s biggest oil user, stoked worries that sticky inflation and higher interest rates would limit fuel consumption growth. Brent crude futures were down 61 cents, or 0.7 per cent, …

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Oil Nudges Higher, Buoyed by Rate Cut Expectations

Oil prices edged up on Thursday, supported by signals from the U.S. Federal Reserve on a possible start to rate cuts and as China unveiled new support measures for its embattled property market. Brent crude futures inched up 5 cents to $80.60 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude …

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Oil Steady as Market Monitors Red Sea Developments

Oil prices were little changed on Wednesday as investors monitored Red Sea developments, with some major shippers resuming passage through the area despite continued attacks and broader Middle East tensions. Brent crude futures dipped 5 cents, or 0.1 per cent, at $81.02 a barrel by 0415 GMT, while U.S. West …

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Oil Extends Gains on US Strategic Reserve Purchases

Oil prices rose on Monday, extending gains for a second session as U.S. efforts to replenish strategic reserves provided some support, although concerns of crude oversupply and softer fuel demand growth next year persisted. Brent crude futures rose 0.6 per cent, or 48 cents, to $76.32 a barrel by 0406 …

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BP Enters Japan’s Power Retail Market

BP said on Monday it has entered Japan’s power market after receiving approval from the industry ministry to operate as a retail electricity provider. BP, focused on transforming itself into an integrated energy company, said in a statement the move was part of its plan to expand its investment in …

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