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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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Oil Rises by 1% as Saudi Arabia, Russia Stick to Cuts

Oil prices rose on Monday, after top exporters Saudi Arabia and Russia reaffirmed their commitment to extra voluntary oil supply cuts until the end of the year. Brent crude futures rose $1.03, or 1.21 per cent, to $85.92 a barrel by 0834 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was …

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Oil Prices Regain some Ground on Israel-Hamas War Uncertainty

Oil prices rose on Tuesday, recovering some of the previous day’s losses, as investors remained nervous that the Israel-Hamas war could escalate into a wider conflict in the oil-exporting region, causing potential supply disruptions. Brent crude futures climbed 57 cents, or 0.6 per cent, to $90.40 a barrel by 0321 …

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Oil Jumps 2% as Middle East Tension Deepens

Oil prices surged on Wednesday as tension escalated in the Middle East after hundreds were killed in a blast at a Gaza hospital, sparking concerns about potential oil supply disruptions from the region. Brent crude futures advanced $1.69, or 1.9 per cent, to $91.59 a barrel at 0347 GMT. West …

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Oil Prices Climb as Markets Focus on Supply Tightness

Oil prices rose nearly $1 on Wednesday as markets focused on supply tightness heading into winter and a “soft landing” for the U.S. economy. Brent crude futures rose 86 cents, or 0.9 per cent, to $94.82 a barrel by 0340 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures climbed 86 …

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