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EIA Raises Crude Oil Price Outlook

The Energy Information Administration lifted its outlook for Brent crude oil prices for this year and next, the agency said in a Tuesday report. The EIA now sees the spot price for Brent crude oil averaging $87 per barrel, according to the latest edition of the Short-Term Energy Outlook published …

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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 Prices Decline after US Crude Inventories Surge

Oil prices fell on Thursday after a larger-than-expected jump in U.S. crude inventories, raising concerns about demand in the world’s largest economy and top oil consuming nation. Brent crude futures fell 34 cents, or 0.4%, to $81.26 a barrel at 0337 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures declined …

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