Oil prices fell on Wednesday, with the U.S. benchmark settling at its lowest year to date, after domestic crude stockpiles in the world's top petroleum producer and consumer rose more than expected last week.

Oil futures settled lower on Monday, as the Trump administration’s ongoing tariff threats and their potential economic impact, along with concerns over the potential for a slowdown in AI-related power demand,

Oil prices experienced minimal fluctuations on Thursday amidst a backdrop of market uncertainty. Investors were apprehensive about the potential impact of tariffs threatened by US President Donald Trump on Mexico and Canada,