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32-G, Jalan Puteri 5/16,
Bandar Puteri Puchong,
47100 Puchong,
Selangor, Malaysia.
32-G, Jalan Puteri 5/16,
Bandar Puteri Puchong,
47100 Puchong,
Selangor, Malaysia.
Oil prices clinch weekly gain on supply disruptions amid geopolitical tensions
20 Jan 2024
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Oil prices closed lower on Friday, with U.S. crude settling at $73.41 and Brent at $78.56 per barrel, down 0.9% and 54 cents, respectively. Despite daily declines, both benchmarks posted weekly gains. Tensions in the Middle East, causing companies to reroute shipments around Africa, supported prices. U.S.-Iran clashes and conflicts in the Red Sea contributed to concerns. Unexpectedly low U.S. crude inventories and cold weather disruptions added support. Positive reports from the International Energy Agency and OPEC boosted sentiment, but worries persist over weak global economic growth, exemplified by the UK's 3.2% retail sales drop in December.