Oil prices climbed higher on Friday after data showed a sharp drop in U.S. crude inventories in the week ended December 20th. The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and expectations of increased demand from China following the recent stimulus measures contributed as well to the rise in oil prices.
West Texas Intermediate Crude oil futures for February settled at $70.60 a barrel, gaining about 1.4%.
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