Oil prices mixed at close amid Middle East tensions
Oil prices ended mixed on Friday as concerns over supply disruptions persisted due to renewed tensions in the Middle East.
Key Takeaways
AIOil prices closed mixed on Friday, with ongoing concerns about potential supply disruptions due to renewed tensions in the Middle East.
Market data showed Brent crude futures fell by 11 cents, or 0.12%, to settle at $95.52 per barrel.
Meanwhile, US West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 29 cents, or 0.32%, to close at $91.30 per barrel.
The price divergence comes as investors closely monitor geopolitical developments and their impact on the stability of global energy supplies.