New Hopes for Peace in the Middle East Push Oil Prices Down
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Oil prices fell after news of new hopes for peace in the Middle East. The market reacted quickly to this information, because the conflict in the region has a strong influence on the supply of the commodity.
According to Forbes Bulgaria, at 8:15 a.m. Bulgarian time, the price of Brent crude stood at $114 per barrel. It had dropped by $1.36, or 1.18%. Brent is one of the main global oil grades, so its price is often used as a benchmark for the entire market.
The market is also watching the price of American light crude oil (WTI). The two grades usually move in the same direction when there is important news about supply and demand.
For Bulgaria, changes in world prices are important because oil is a key raw material for the production of fuels. The lower the prices of crude oil, the more likely it is that fuel prices will follow the same direction. However, the market remains sensitive to events in the Middle East, which can quickly change the situation.
Sources: Forbes Bulgaria
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