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Oil Prices Fluctuate Amid Slower US Economic Growth in April 2024

As the sun set over California’s Elk Hills Oil Field, gas prices continued to rise on April 14, 2024. The view highlighted the impact of the changing economic landscape on the oil industry. The disappointing U.S. economic growth in the first quarter, which came in at 1.6% compared to the expected 2.4%, led to a decline in crude oil futures. Slower economic growth can have a negative effect on crude oil demand, influencing prices.

The West Texas Intermediate June contract closed at $82.45 a barrel, down 0.43%, while the Brent June contract closed at $87.62 a barrel, down 0.45%. RBOB Gasoline May contract was priced at $2.72 a gallon, down 0.36%, and Natural Gas May contract was $1.62 per 1,000 cubic feet, down 1.63%. Oil prices closed lower on Wednesday, marked by a slightly bearish market with global inventories on the rise

Samantha Johnson

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