https://www.instagram.com/vanessaclarkipaiThis is your Daily Crude Oil Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark podcast.Welcome back to Daily Crude Oil Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark. Hey everyone, its your host Vanessa Clark here, and today were diving into the latest on crude oil prices, market movers, and what it all means for you.First up, the current trading price. As of this evenings close, West Texas Intermediate crude oil is sitting at 72.45 dollars per barrel, down about one point two percent from yesterday. Brent crude, the global benchmark, is at 75.82 dollars per barrel, also dipping slightly by zero point eight percent. These numbers come straight from Bloomberg and Reuters market data.Whats driving this? Opec plus surprised everyone by sticking to their plan, announcing a bigger-than-expected production hike of four hundred ten thousand barrels per day starting in April. That news hit inventories hard, with US crude stockpiles building up more than forecasted last week, according to the Energy Information Administration. On top of that, Chinas economic data showed slower growth, cooling demand outlook from the worlds top oil importer. But hey, dont count out the upside geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could tighten supply if they escalate.For you listening at home or on the road, heres your actionable takeaway. If youre thinking about energy stocks or hedging against fuel costs, keep an eye on that 70 dollar support level for WTI. A break below could signal more downside, perfect time to lock in rates for summer road trips or business travel. Diversify into renewables too if youre playing the long game crude volatility reminds us energy markets shift fast.Thats your daily crude oil price tracker update. Thanks for tuning in, friends youre the best. Hit subscribe, share with a buddy, and well catch you next time for more on crude oil prices today and market trends. Take care.For more http://www.quietplease.aiCheck out Vanessa on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vanessaclarkipaiFor some deals, check out https://amzn.to/4hSgB4rThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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