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Crude oil continues to climb higher as US output drop

Crude oil continues to climb higher as US output drop



The international benchmarks for crude oil extended the firming trend as the frigid temperature in the US following the winter storm shut approximately 40% of the country’s crude production. 

Brent crude settled at $64.34/barrel, up $0.99 or 1.54%.

WTI settled at $61.14/barrel, up $1.09 or 1.78%.