Crude Oil is trading today in the European session below the $79 level.
In European trading on Thursday, oil prices experienced a minor decline from quick profit-taking after an initial ascent, which was driven by a U.S. consumer inflation report failing to meet expectations.
This outcome weakened the dollar and fueled anticipation of potential interest rate cuts. Furthermore, a larger-than-expected decrease in U.S. inventories contributed to speculation regarding tighter global supply conditions in the upcoming months.
Meanwhile, market participants closely monitored developments related to an incident in Galveston, Texas, to gauge any potential repercussions on oil supplies.