Crude oil futures end lower on demand concerns

09 Apr 2021 Evaluate

Crude oil futures ended lower on Thursday on concerns about the outlook for energy demand due to rising coronavirus cases and reports about extended lockdown measures in several countries around the world. Further, recent data showing a surge in US gasoline stocks weighed as well. The Energy Information Administration’s data showed gasoline stocks increased by 4 million barrels versus expectations of a declines as refiners ramped up production before the summer driving season. Meanwhile, traders were also following the progress on the US-Iran nuclear deal front and weighing plans by OPEC+ to progressively add production amid bets on a significant boost in oil demand over the coming months as vaccinations gain pace. 

Crude oil futures for May fell 17 cents or 0.28 percent to settle at $59.60 barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. June Brent crude dropped 47 cents or 0.7 percent to settle at $62.70 a barrel on London's Intercontinental Exchange.

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