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Oil prices rise on 12 December 2025 as Venezuelan supply concerns intensify

Oil prices climbed on 12 December 2025 as traders reacted to escalating tensions between the United States and Venezuela. The gains reflected growing concerns that political and legal actions could disrupt crude exports from Venezuela, one of the world’s major oil producers. At the same time, the wider market remains cautious due to mixed global…

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Oil Prices Climb on Russia Supply Fears and Stalled Ukraine Peace Efforts

Oil prices rose again on 4 December 2025. Traders woke up to news about fresh attacks on Russian oil infrastructure. At the same time, talks meant to end the war in Ukraine stalled once more. The spike has little to do with demand. Instead, it reflects worry. Worries that Russian supply might shrink. And that…

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Oil Prices, Nov 28: Investors Watch Russia-Ukraine Diplomatic Moves

Oil prices stayed in focus on November 28, 2025, as traders watched every new signal coming from the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Markets moved with caution today. Small price swings showed that investors were alert and ready for fast changes. This reaction is not surprising. Global oil often shifts when major geopolitical events take a new turn….

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Oil Prices Fall as U.S. Crude Stockpiles Rise and Russia Sanctions Draw Attention

Oil prices are under pressure today, as rising U.S. crude inventories reinforce oversupply fears. Brent crude fell to $64.78 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate slipped to $60.65, according to industry data. This drop comes amid growing concerns that strong supply could outpace demand. However, looming U.S. sanctions on Russia’s major oil producers, Rosneft…

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Oil Prices Steady as Narrowing Spreads Signal Softer Market Conditions

Global energy markets find themselves in a period of calm. Oil prices have stabilized, trading in a narrow band, as signals from market structure point to weaker near-term demand and an easing supply tightness. For investors watching commodities alongside equities and AI stocks, this moment offers a useful snapshot of broader economic trends. Current Market…

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Oil Price Updates: Oil prices slip as Gaza ceasefire hopes and US stockpiles weigh on market

Oil prices have recently experienced a notable decline, influenced by two significant factors: the easing of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and a substantial increase in U.S. crude oil inventories. As of October 9, 2025, Brent crude futures fell to $66.05 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) declined to $62.17 per barrel….

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Oil Prices Spike Amid Israel-Iran Tensions: Markets Brace for Disruptions

On June 13, 2025, oil prices rose sharply following Israel’s airstrikes on Iran, which targeted military locations and nuclear sites. Brent crude shot up more than 9%, reaching around $75.65 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate climbed about 9.5% to $74.47. This is the biggest single-day jump since the 2022 Russian-Ukrainian war. We all…

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Oil Prices Creep Up as US-China Trade Talks Outcome Awaited

Oil prices are inching higher this week. Brent crude climbed to about $67.30 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate hit roughly $65.50. We see this rise because traders are watching the U.S.-China trade talks closely. These talks are happening in London, and both sides seem more open to easing tariffs. When big economies like…