Crude oil futures edge higher amid demand uncertainty, OPEC+ output decisions

07 Mar 2025 Evaluate

Crude oil futures ended slightly higher on Thursday, amid uncertainty about the outlook for oil demand, and on possible excess supply in the market. Meanwhile, the recent data showing a jump in crude inventories in the U.S., and the OPEC+'s decision to return voluntary output from April, weighed on prices. The dollar's weakness supported oil prices. Further, Comments from US Commerce Secretary Lutnick gave crude a boost. Lutnick said President Trump is likely to defer tariffs on Canada and Mexico for all goods and services compliant with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

Benchmark crude oil futures for March increased $0.08 or about 0.17% at $69.42 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude for May delivery increased $0.8 or 0.58% to settle at $71.04 a barrel on London's Intercontinental Exchange.


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