Oil prices inch higher from six-week lows

TradingKeyJul 24, 2024 12:36 PM

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- Oil prices inched up on Wednesday but remained near a six-week low, reflecting subdued summer demand in the northern hemisphere.

- Brent crude futures rose by 0.9% to $81.72 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude increased by 1% to $77.71 per barrel.

- Despite falling U.S. crude inventories and supply risks from wildfires, concerns over weakening demand and lower refining margins impacted oil prices.

Oil prices saw a slight rebound after three consecutive sessions of decline, driven by falling U.S. crude inventories and supply risks from wildfires. However, concerns over weakening demand and lower refining margins due to a lackluster summer driving season continue to weigh on prices. Brent crude futures rose to $81.72 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude increased to $77.71 per barrel. The market remains cautious amidst uncertainties surrounding global oil demand and supply dynamics, including the impact of geopolitical tensions and economic slowdowns in key importing countries like China and India.

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