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Oil Prices Climb on Summer Demand Outlook

Oil prices climbed on Monday, supported by forecasts of a supply deficit stemming from peak summer fuel consumption and OPEC+ cuts in the third quarter, although global economic headwinds and rising non-OPEC+ output capped gains. Brent crude futures rose 33 cents, or 0.4%, to $85.33 a barrel by 0439 GMT, …

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Oil Prices Edge Higher with Inflation, OPEC Cues on Tap

Oil prices rose slightly in Asian trade on Monday, recovering mildly from steep losses last week as traders awaited more cues on U.S. inflation and a meeting of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries this week. Still, trading volumes were expected to be limited with market holidays in the U.S. …

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Pressure between Titans before the OPEC Meeting

Oil prices – both WTI and Brent- are trading higher on Thursday, ahead of today’s meeting of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). “Although yesterday there was talk that Saudi Arabia was pressuring its partners to implement a new cut of 1 million barrels per day in the …

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Exxon and Chevron’s Mega Deals Face Scrutiny over Potential Antitrust Violations

Democratic Senators, led by Chuck Schumer, have called for an investigation into ExxonMobil’s $59.5 billion acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources and Chevron’s $53 billion purchase of Hess Corporation, citing potential antitrust violations. The lawmakers are concerned that these transactions could disrupt competition, increase gasoline prices, and have negative effects on …

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