Oil Market Turmoil! Find Out Why Prices Are Holding Steady Despite Surprising Inventory Data
On Wednesday, March 27, oil prices remained relatively steady as US crude inventories saw a smaller-than-expected increase. However, there were indications that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) wouldn't adjust its output policy in the upcoming technical meeting, which tempered market optimism. Despite reaching their highest levels since October last week, crude prices have moderated, staying roughly three percent above the average closing price in the first week of March.
Brent crude futures for May saw a decline of 23 cents, or 0.3 percent, settling at $86.02 per barrel. The more actively traded June contract also dropped by 21 cents, or 0.3 percent, closing at $85.42. Similarly, US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures for May delivery fell by 13 cents, or 0.2 percent, to $81.49.
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