U.S. crude for August rose 42 cents, or 0.6%, to $72.07 a barrel, on track for a 3.4% decline, its largest weekly drop since April.
Oil prices fell more than 1% on Thursday, extending losses as investors braced for more supplies following a compromise between top OPEC producers and as US fuel stocks rose
Oil prices fall as economic worries offset tightening crude supplies
Crude futures slipped as considerations over slowing international progress outweighed the prospect of tightening provide after talks amongst key producers to lift output in coming months stalled
Brent crude was up 3 cents at $74.56 a barrel by 0115 GMT, after slumping more than 3% on Tuesday. US oil was up 7 cents at $73.44 a barrel, having declined by more than 2% in the previous session
Fuel costs have been ratcheted up to current levels by the combined effects of rising benchmark Brent prices and numerous tax hikes over the past few years.
Brent futures rose 62 cents, or 0.8 per cent, to settle at US$76.18 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 75 cents, or 1.0 per cent, to US$74.05
Oil prices climbed on June 24 after a sharp drawdown in United States crude and gasoline stocks reinforced optimism of a quick recovery in fuel demand
Brent crude rose $1.02, or 1.4 per cent, to $75.83 by 8:19 pm IST, having touched its highest since October 2018 at $76.02 after the EIA data
Stockpiles of light distillates in the distribution hub of Singapore suggest growing oversupply.
Brent crude futures for August gained 30 cents, or 0.4%, to $73.81 a barrel by 0051 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for July was at $71.96 a barrel, up 32 cents, or 0.5%
A rise in the dollar reduces the appeal of commodities priced in the currency
The rise, however, could be capped if the dollar strengthens against major currencies
Brent crude was up 66 cents, or 0.9%, at $74.65 a barrel by 0445 GMT, the highest since April 2019
Oil prices rose on Tuesday, with Brent gaining for a fourth consecutive session
Oil prices rose on Monday, extending three weeks of gains that have been underpinned by an improved outlook for fuel demand
US investment bank Goldman Sachs expects Brent crude prices to reach $80 per barrel this summer, betting that a recent oil market rally will continue
Brent crude futures fell 16 cents, or 0.22%, to $72.36 a barrel at 0558 GMT, after closing at its highest since May 2019 on Thursday
Brent crude futures were up 32 cents, or 0.4%, at $72.54 a barrel at 0640 GMT, having earlier touched $72.83, the highest since May 20, 2019.
Brent crude futures for August fell 66 cents, or 0.9%, to $71.23 a barrel by 0645 GMT, after earlier hitting $72.27, their highest since May 2019