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Oil prices rise for third consecutive week driven by winter fuel demand

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Oil prices rise for third consecutive week driven by winter fuel demand

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  • Oil prices are experiencing an increase, on track for a third consecutive weekly gain.
  • Brent crude futures rose by 0.3%, reaching $77.16 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate gained 0.4% to hit $74.18.
  • Higher demand is attributed to cold temperatures in the U.S. and Europe, which is expected to impact heating fuel needs.
  • Analysts at JPMorgan forecast a 1.6 million barrels per day increase in global oil demand for the first quarter of 2025.
  • Supply concerns are exacerbated by U.S. sanctions aimed at Russia's oil industry, amid low stockpiles and winter conditions.

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