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Jan 4, 2022 · Crude oil prices increased in 2021 as increasing COVID-19 vaccination rates, loosening pandemic-related restrictions, and a growing economy resulted in global petroleum demand rising faster than petroleum supply. The spot price of Brent crude oil, a global benchmark, started the year at $50 per barrel (b) and increased to a high of $86/b in ...
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Crude oil prices increased in 2021 as global crude oil...
- WTI (West Texas Intermediate)
More natural gas rigs are now operating in the United States...
- Brent
Jan 5, 2022 · A faster increase in global oil demand than growth in supply led to oil prices jumping last year, with the average Brent Crude price at $71 per barrel—the highest of the past three years, the...
Nov 9, 2021 · Oil prices have soared to seven-year highs as the global economy has recovered, and driven the U.S. retail gasoline cost to $3.42 a gallon, the highest in seven years.
Sep 25, 2023 · Costlier oil feeds through to higher prices for gasoline and diesel, especially in the U.S., where roughly half the pump price reflects the cost of crude — the rest is marketing, taxes and other costs.
- AP Business Writer
Sep 23, 2021 · Oil prices rose on Thursday, with Brent crude touching its highest level in more than two months, supported by growing fuel demand and a draw in U.S. crude inventories as production...
Sep 28, 2023 · Brent crude oil prices have risen more than 30% in the past three months and are now trading near $93 per barrel, levels not seen since November 2022. Gasoline prices have followed suit and...
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Sep 15, 2021 · Oil prices rose over $2 on Wednesday after industry data showed a larger-than-expected drawdown in U.S. crude inventories and on expectations demand will rise as vaccination roll-outs widen.
