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Oil Prices Volatile Amid Stockpile Changes and Demand Uncertainty

Fluctuating oil prices reflect ongoing inventory shifts, geopolitical tensions, and economic concerns.

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The Phillips 66 Los Angeles refinery in Wilmington, California, US, on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Phillips 66 is scheduled to release earnings figures on April 26. Photographer: Bing Guan/Bloomberg

Overview

  • Oil prices hit a six-week low due to ceasefire talks in Gaza and weak demand in China.
  • U.S. crude oil futures rebounded slightly after reports of falling inventories.
  • Wildfires in Canada threaten up to 400,000 barrels per day of oil production.
  • Biden's exit from the reelection race has minimal impact on oil markets.
  • Market analysts predict a potential oil surplus by 2025.