Oil steadies after sharp falls as Middle East uncertainty persists




Oil prices increased in early Asian trading on Wednesday amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding the conflict in the Middle East. This comes after prices had fallen by as much as $5 earlier this week, reaching their lowest levels since early October due to demand concerns.

Brent crude futures climbed by 24 cents, or 0.3%, to $74.49 a barrel by 0054 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures decreased by 27 cents, or 0.4%, to $70.85 per barrel.

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