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Abstract:According to the report, oil prices surged during early Asian trading on Monday, building upon last week's upward momentum. This uptick was driven by multiple factors, including the unfolding search for Iran's president after a helicopter crash in the oil-rich nation and the United States' decision to purchase crude to bolster its national reserves.
According to the report, oil prices surged during early Asian trading on Monday, building upon last week's upward momentum. This uptick was driven by multiple factors, including the unfolding search for Iran's president after a helicopter crash in the oil-rich nation and the United States' decision to purchase crude to bolster its national reserves.
As of 0049 GMT, Brent crude had risen by 26 cents, representing a 0.3 percent increase, reaching $84.24 per barrel. Similarly, U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude saw a gain of 15 cents, or 0.2 percent, reaching $80.21 per barrel.
The previous week concluded with Brent crude experiencing a 1 percent uptick, marking its first weekly gain in three weeks. Meanwhile, WTI crude climbed by 2 percent, buoyed by positive economic indicators from both the U.S. and China, the world's largest consumers of oil.
The recent surge in crude oil prices has been underpinned by several factors. Firstly, a helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi crashed on Sunday, raising concerns about the safety of high-profile figures in the region. Despite this development, the impact on oil prices remained relatively subdued. Additionally, market focus is shifting towards the upcoming meeting of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies on June 1, where discussions on output policy are expected to provide clarity to the market.
Warren Patterson, head of commodities strategy at ING, highlighted the current state of the oil market, stating, “The oil market remains largely rangebound, and without any fresh catalyst, we will likely have to wait for clarity around OPEC output policy to break out of this range. The market also appears increasingly numb to developments on the geopolitical front, likely due to the large amount of spare capacity OPEC is sitting on,” as quoted by Reuters.
Meanwhile, seizing the opportunity presented by the recent dip in oil prices, the U.S. government announced its purchase of 3.3 million barrels of oil at $79.38 per barrel to replenish its Strategic Petroleum Reserve, following a significant drawdown from the reserve in 2022.
Last week, market sentiment received a boost from indications of easing inflation in the U.S., which raised expectations of potential interest rate cuts. Such cuts could potentially weaken the dollar, thereby making oil more affordable for holders of other currencies.
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