Crude Oil is trading today in the Asian session above the $82 level.
Oil prices increased in Asian trading on Thursday, continuing their recent upward trend as a weaker dollar ahead of key U.S. inflation data supported prices, while expectations of tighter global supplies persisted.
The dollar experienced significant losses this week, with attention largely shifting to the upcoming consumer price index inflation data for more insights on U.S. interest rates.
Data indicating an unexpected draw in U.S. oil inventories boosted crude markets, although a substantial build in distillates tempered overall optimism about tighter supplies. Additionally, weak inflation data from China, the top oil importer, dampened sentiment towards oil.