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Brent crude prices gained 0.51 percent to $74.67 but were set to fall 2.8 percent this week
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Adjusted revenues increased by 7 percent in 2024 to $24.43 billion driven by a 2 percent increase in sales volume
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Analysts expect markets to remain volatile in the coming weeks as investors adjust to Trump's new policy positions and tariffs
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Crude oil WTI futures for March delivery rose by 0.1 percent, reaching $72.44 a barrel
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EIA was removed due to inadequate communication, not because of political motivations or pressures, OPEC said
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Crude oil WTI futures expiring in March dropped 1 percent to $71.70 a barrel.
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The focus on oil prices increase highlights concerns over potential supply disruptions from Canada and Mexico
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The company achieved record growth in its net profits for Q4 2024, reporting a net profit of AED502 million
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Attention focused on key U.S. PCE inflation data later today for clues on interest rates
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In December, UAE petrol and diesel prices hit their lowest for 2024, continuing into 2025
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West Texas Intermediate crude futures climbed 0.3 percent to $72.81 a barrel
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Crude prices saw some losses this week amid concerns over weak Chinese economic data
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DeepSeek questions the need for data center investments, suggesting fewer centers may lower energy demand
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Oil markets faced pressure from weak PMI data from China, indicating ongoing struggles in business activity
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West Texas Intermediate crude futures dropped 0.6 percent to $74.21 per barrel
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A milestone in sustainable oil production
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West Texas Intermediate crude futures dropped by 0.2 percent, settling at $75.27 per barrel
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Market participants are focusing on upcoming U.S. inventory data for insights into supply dynamics
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Oil demand in 2025 is projected at nearly 106 million barrels per day, up from 104.6 million
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ADNOC become the sixth most valuable oil and gas brand globally, overtaking international supermajors TotalEnergies and bp
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This follows the July 2024 Al-Nokhatha field discovery, with reserves of 3.2 billion barrels
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West Texas Intermediate crude futures saw a 0.9 percent decline, reaching $76.69 per barrel
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West Texas Intermediate crude futures also rose by 0.2 percent to $77.56 per barrel
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DoE has established an ambitious target of achieving 200 megawatts of DR capacity by 2030