On Friday, oil futures experienced a decline, continuing a pattern of correction following a peak at four-month highs driven by geopolitical tensions. The price for May delivery of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil decreased by 0.54%, settling at $80.63 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Concurrently, Brent crude for June delivery saw a […]
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