Oil futures up 1% to one-week high on soaring U.S. diesel prices
Oil futures rose to a one-week high due to a surge in U.S. diesel prices, a decrease in oil rigs, and a fire at a Louisiana refinery, despite weak economic data and a stronger dollar.
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Posted 8/25/2023, 3:11:00 AM
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