Oil Prices Dip Amid Mixed Signals on Supply and Demand
Geopolitical tensions and economic concerns create uncertainty in the global oil market.
- Oil prices fell by 1% following a smaller-than-expected draw in U.S. crude stockpiles.
- Libya's internal conflict threatens to disrupt 1.2 million barrels per day of oil production.
- Weak demand from China and fears of a broader economic slowdown weigh on prices.
- Ongoing geopolitical risks in the Middle East add to market volatility.
- Refinery activity in the U.S. has increased, yet crude stock draws remain modest.