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IMF projects a GDP growth rate of 3.2 percent for Russia
The unexpected decrease in U.S. inventories, as indicated by industry data, provided some support to crude prices
Investors fueled the increase as they continued to assess geopolitical concerns in the Middle East
The exports are primarily driven by sales from bonded storage for vessels operating on international routes
Brent crude futures declined to $86.62 per barrel, WTI crude futures dropping to $82.51 per barrel
Brent futures rose by $2.63, reaching $89.74 per barrel
Venezuela's oil exports had grown 12 percent in 2023 to 700,000 bpd after the easing of some U.S. sanctions
Japan imports 95 percent of its oil from the Middle East
Brent oil futures fell 0.1 percent to $89.89 per barrel
Libya's crude oil output reached 1.24 million barrels per day (bpd) in March 2024
Brent crude futures for June delivery gained 48 cents, or 0.5 percent, settling at $90.58 per barrel
Sustained oil output, growing non-oil investments key to healthy economy
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Region expected to grow by less than 3 percent in 2024
U.S., Russia and Saudi Arabia occupy the top spots
Growth on the horizon for the MENA region, despite tensions
