Market Overview
During the last week, especially on Friday, Oil prices dipped due to a stronger dollar but still marked their second consecutive weekly gain, thanks to signs of rising demand in the U.S. A stronger dollar, driven by positive economic data, making oil more expensive for foreign buyers, impacting demand.
However, a decline in U.S. crude and gasoline inventories boosted sentiment. The Energy Information Administration reported a 2.5 million barrel drop in crude stockpiles and a significant rise in total product supplied.