Slight Increase in Oil Prices Amid Instability in Middle East, Chinese Stimulus Plans

Slight Increase in Oil Prices Amid Instability in Middle East, Chinese Stimulus PlansSingapore, 18 Mar (ONA) —- Oil prices rose slightly today as a
result of the instability in the Middle East and Chinese stimulus
plans. However, concerns over global growth and US tariffs limited
the gains.

Brent Crude futures increased by 17 cents, or 0.2%, to $71.24 per
barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose by
14 cents, or 0.2%, to $67.72 per barrel.—- Ends/Khalid