Crude oil future end higher on Friday

06 Dec 2025 Evaluate

Crude oil futures ended higher on Friday despite oversupply concerns pulling it downward as geopolitical tension due to the Russia-Ukraine war and the U.S.-Venezuela standoff persisting with no sign of resolution. The U.S. is continuing its military build-up apparently for striking Venezuela. Venezuela is pumping around 1.1 million barrels per day at present. Though this is a small proportion in terms of global flow, around 67% of the output is ‘heavy crude’ for which China is the major purchaser. In case of a U.S. military incursion, China would likely join hands with Venezuela.

Benchmark crude oil futures for January increased $0.47 or 0.79% at $60.14 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude for February delivery gained $0.60 or 0.95% to settle at $63.86 a barrel on London's Intercontinental Exchange.

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