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WTI climbs to New Intraday Highs

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WTI has climbed to new intraday highs as it continues to claw back the steep losses on Friday.

  • WTI APR 24 up 1.4% at 77.56$/bbl
  • Continued attacks in the Red Sea by Houthi rebels are adding some support.
  • The US flagged, owned and operated oil/chemical tanker M/V Torm Thor was targeted by the Houthi's on February 24 at 11:45pm (Sannaa time).
  • Earlier disruptions of loadings in Libya have added additional support during the day.
  • US physical crude prices have strengthened in recent weeks, Bloomberg said, as buyers look top US grades to avoid the Red Sea shipping issues.
  • The market continues to wait for inflation data from the US to give a better sense of the demand outlook, which is currently capping upside.

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