Crude oil futures end higher amid supply concerns

30 Jan 2026 Evaluate

Crude oil futures closed higher on Thursday as U.S. President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to Iran to come to negotiating table or face attacks worse than in June 2025. As Iran shrugs off the U.S. threats, traders are nervous of a possible long-term supply disruption. Besides, data from the American Petroleum Institute showed that U.S. crude oil inventories fell by 0.25 million barrels for the week ending January 23. For the same period, data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration showed that crude oil inventories fell by 2.296 million barrels. Meanwhile, gasoline and distillate fuel inventories edged slightly higher. 

Benchmark crude oil futures for March delivery rose $2.21 or 3.50% to settle at $65.42 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude for March delivery increased $2.31 or 3.38% to settle at $70.71 a barrel on London's Intercontinental Exchange. 


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