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In the latest data, crude oil imports held steady at 6.5 million bpd, with the Strategic Petroleum Reserve also seeing an increase despite rising oil prices. Domestic oil production, however, remained unchanged at 13.1 million bpd, surprising many as U.S. oil producers struggle to ramp up production in a favorable market environment.
WTI oil prices retreated towards the $84.00 level as traders reacted to climbing crude inventories and kept a close eye on the situation in the Middle East. With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hinting at independent actions to defend the country, concerns about escalating tensions between Israel and Iran lingered. Despite this, traders remained optimistic that oil supplies would remain stable amidst the geopolitical turmoil.
Meanwhile, Brent oil settled below $89.50 amid a broader pullback in the oil markets, reflecting the cautious sentiment among traders.
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