Oil Prices Steady Amid Geopolitical Tensions, Supply Concerns

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CNBC TV18•22-01-2026, 06:38
Oil Prices Steady Amid Geopolitical Tensions, Supply Concerns
- •Oil prices stabilized with West Texas Intermediate above $60 and Brent near $64.
- •Geopolitical tensions eased as US President Donald Trump held back on tariffs over Greenland, citing a potential agreement.
- •The International Energy Agency maintained its forecast of global supply outpacing demand, despite a slight demand growth estimate increase.
- •US crude stockpiles rose by 3 million barrels last week, according to the American Petroleum Institute.
- •Supply issues persist with the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal restarting and Venezuelan supply re-entering the market; Reliance Industries Ltd. also purchased Russian crude.
Why It Matters: Oil prices stabilized due to easing Greenland tensions and ongoing supply-demand dynamics.
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