{"id":132634,"date":"2024-07-08T13:00:44","date_gmt":"2024-07-08T10:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/?p=132634"},"modified":"2024-07-16T14:10:27","modified_gmt":"2024-07-16T11:10:27","slug":"oil-prices-steady-amid-storm-threat-and-summer-demand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/oil-prices-steady-amid-storm-threat-and-summer-demand\/","title":{"rendered":"Oil Prices Steady Amid Storm Threat and Summer Demand"},"content":{"rendered":"
Crude prices have risen for four consecutive weeks on expectations of increased summer demand and concerns over potential supply disruptions due to weather. However, fears of economic slowdown in China, the world\u2019s largest oil importer, have tempered recent gains.<\/p>\n
Brent crude futures for September edged up 0.2% to $86.67 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude held at $82.28 per barrel. Both benchmarks remained near their recent two-month highs.<\/p>\n
Major Texas ports closed over the weekend in preparation for Tropical Storm Beryl, which could become a hurricane, potentially delaying crude shipments from key oil export regions.<\/p>\n