Crude oil futures settle higher on Wednesday

22 Feb 2024 Evaluate

Crude oil futures ended higher on Wednesday as concerns about supply disruptions due to the tensions in the Middle East outweighed weak outlook for demand. Due to continued attacks on commercial vehicles in the Red Sea route, tankers have been diverting to longer routes. Houthi rebels have reportedly said ships in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea are their latest maritime targets. With no immediate possibility of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, it is uncertain when the vessels will start using their normal routes again.

Benchmark crude oil futures for April delivery rose $0.87 or 1.1% to settle at $77.91 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude for April delivery surged $0.69 or 0.84% to $83.03 per barrel on London's Intercontinental Exchange.


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