Upon announcement that Libya’s oil production has fallen, crude-oil futures rose to their highest in three weeks.
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Crude oil futures fall as Libya aims to boost production
Crude oil futures dropped to their lowest levels in about four weeks on Wednesday as the world’s biggest user prepares to release economic data about supplies, according to Bloomberg.
Crude oil futures drop after hurricane soaks East Coast
West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures marked a seventh-straight day of losses on Monday in the aftermath of a hurricane invading the Eastern Seaboard of the U.S. and cutting down on demand for the energy commodity, according to Bloomberg.
Crude oil futures sink as global supplies remain strong
Confidence about strong global supplies prompted Brent crude oil futures to drop toward their lowest level in five days early during the midweek trading session, according to Bloomberg.
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Crude oil futures hover as frigid cold descends on the U.S.
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Crude oil futures benefit from slow Libyan production
Four top ports in oil-rich Libya remained shuttered on Friday, prompting Brent crude oil futures to mark their top gains in about 14 days on Friday, according to Bloomberg.