Nymex Overview : ULSD Contracts Trade Sharply Higher on US Cold Weather Forecast -- OPIS
Petroleum contracts rose sharply on Tuesday, driven by forecasts of cold weather in the eastern U.S. The NYMEX February ULSD contract increased by 9.14 cents to $2.329/gal, while March was up 7.07 cents at $2.2931/gal. U.S. oil prices surpassed $60/bbl, with February WTI up 88 cents to $60.32/bbl. The dollar's decline supported energy contracts, making them cheaper for foreign traders. Weekly petroleum supply data will be released on Thursday due to the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
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