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Oil maintains gains on supply risks and US plan to refill strategic reserves

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Oil maintains gains on supply risks and US plan to refill strategic reserves

Oil prices pushed higher for a second day on Wednesday, buoyed by sanctions-related supply risks, hopes of a U.S.-China trade deal and news that the U.S. is seeking oil for delivery to its strategic reserves. Brent crude futures rose 18 cents, or 0.29%, to $61.50 a barrel as of 0137 GMT, while U.S. West Texas … Read more

Oil prices edge lower after surprise build in U.S. crude, gasoline stockpiles

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Oil prices edge lower after surprise build in U.S. crude, gasoline stockpiles

Oil prices slipped in early trade on Wednesday after industry data showed a surprise build in U.S. crude stocks, while investors awaited U.S. inflation data for April that could give direction for the Federal Reserve‘s next rate decision. Brent crude dropped 16 cents to $77.28 a barrel at 0008 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate … Read more