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Oil rises slightly as market weighs mixed supply signals

Economic Times 1 hr ago·2 Oct 2026, 2:13 am

Oil prices have seen a minor uptick due to China halting fuel exports and the rising American military involvement in the Middle East. The US plans to deploy more troops and aircraft carriers to the area, raising concerns about possible global fuel shortages. Furthermore, the US has advised European countries to cut down on their emergency diesel reserves, causing mixed signals across the oil market this week.

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