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Oil prices rose more than 2% on Friday as investors weighed a tight prompt market against a potential large surplus this year forecast by the IEA, while U.S. tariffs and possible further sanctions on Russia were also in focus. Brent crude futures gained $1.72, or 2.51%, to close at $70.36 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose $1.88, or 2.82%, to $68.45 a barrel.

Oil rises as investors weigh market outlook, tariffs, sanctions

Oil prices rose more than 2% on Friday as investors weighed a tight prompt market against a potential large surplus this year forecast by the IEA, while U.S. tariffs and possible further sanctions on Russia were also in focus. Brent crude futures gained $1.72, or 2.51%, to close at $70.36 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose $1.88, or 2.82%, to $68.45 a barrel.

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