Oil prices rose after forecasts from the International Energy Agency and OPEC predicted bullish oil demand growth. Brent crude futures were up 1.3% at $75.24 a barrel, and US WTI crude was up 1.3% at $70.32 a barrel. Chinas central bank lowering short-term lending rates also supported market speculation of rising fuel demand. The Federal Open Market Committees decision to pause interest rate hikes also suggests interest rates will support oil demand and, therefore, prices. In addition, the IEA forecasted an increase in oil demand growth by 200,000 barrels per day to 2.4 million barrels per day this year.
Oil prices drop by almost 4% despite a significant fall in U.S. crude inventories. Economic concerns and the fear of recession continue to impact the energy industry, with potential interest rate hikes by central banks contributing to the slowdown of energy demand.
NEW YORK, April 18 (Xinhua) U.S. oil prices edged up slightly on Tuesday as the market digested the latest macroeconomic data from major economies. The West
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