Oil prices rose at settlement at the end of today's trading, following the announcement of a decline in crude oil and gasoline inventories in the United States last week. Brent crude futures rose by 42 cents, or 0.5 %, to reach $85.08 per barrel upon settlement. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures also rose by 69 cents, or 0.85 %, to reach $82.10 per barrel upon settlement. The US Energy Information Administration announced today, Wednesday, that crude oil and gasoline inventories in the United States declined last week, while distillate products rose, explaining that crude oil inventories fell by 3.4 million barrels, reaching 445.1 million last week. Source: National Iraqi News Agency
King Abdullah II and Iraq’s Prime Minister Discuss Regional Cooperation in New York
New York:King Abdullah II of Jordan held a meeting with Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali Zaidi on Tuesday during the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
According to Jordan News Agency, the meeting was also attended by Crown Pri…