Oil edges up as Libyan supply woes offset lower-than-expected U.S. stock draw




On Thursday, oil prices ticked higher following two consecutive sessions of declines. The increase was driven by renewed supply concerns in Libya, while expectations for demand were tempered by a smaller-than-anticipated reduction in U.S. crude inventories.

Brent crude futures rose by 15 cents, or 0.19%, reaching $78.80 per barrel by 0605 GMT. Meanwhile, U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures gained 27 cents, or 0.36%, to $74.79.

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