crude oil

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Upside momentum in prices may be restrained by concerns over rising Malaysian stockpiles and an uncertain demand outlook, despite continued tensions in the Middle East supporting crude oil prices, Kenanga Futures says in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

U.S. crude oil inventories fell for a third consecutive week by 4.3 million barrels to 452.9 million in the week ended May 8.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

In early February, front-month WTI crude oil futures were trading around $65 a barrel.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Because the price of crude oil is the largest element, most of the price at the pump is derived from the global oil market.

From Salon • May 13, 2026

The U.S. customs office was kept busy inspecting oil tankers from the Middle East which supplied crude oil to the refinery at Hess Oil.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos