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2025.08.2019:28:42UTC+00WTI Crude Gains on Ukraine Uncertainty, Falling Stocks

On Wednesday, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil futures experienced a 1.4% increase, closing at $63.20 per barrel. Investors closely monitored the progress of negotiations aimed at ending the conflict in Ukraine. While optimism about a possible agreement between Ukraine and Russia had initially driven prices down on Tuesday, lingering uncertainties about the talks maintained market volatility. Further bolstering the market was the American Petroleum Institute's report indicating a 2.42 million-barrel decrease in crude inventories ahead of official figures. Additionally, operational disruptions at BP’s Whiting, Indiana refinery, which processes 440,000 barrels per day, due to flooding, may limit production capabilities temporarily. Industry experts highlighted that although there is still hope for a peace agreement, a swift resolution appears improbable at this time. Overall, persistent supply concerns and geopolitical tensions continue to support the upward trajectory of oil prices.

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