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Oil prices steady despite geopolitical risks

Oil prices slipped today as traders weighed geopolitical risks against bearish fundamentals, after the US signaled it might sell the Venezuelan crude it has seized while Ukraine's attacks on Russian vessels and piers heightened fears of supply disruption.
Business • 23 Dec 25

Oil climbs as tensions flare in Europe, Middle East

Oil prices gained today supported by geopolitical tensions in Europe and the Middle East, although the prospect of more oil supply and concerns about the impact of trade tariffs on global fuel demand weighed.
Business • 22 Sep 25

Oil rebounds after sell-off despite US stockbuild

Oil prices were little changed today after US oil inventories rose and after US inflation figures bolstered the case for another big Federal Reserve interest rate increase.
Business • 13 Jul 22

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