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Oil Prices Surge as EU Boosts U.S. Energy Purchases

7/28/2025

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Oil prices increased following a U.S.-EU trade deal, imposing 15% tariffs on most EU goods.
The EU pledged to buy $750 billion in U.S. energy over three years, decreasing dependence on Russian gas.
OPEC+ will convene on August 3 to consider a supply increase for September.
U.S. oil rig counts dropped to 415, reflecting a 13-week decline.
Market sentiment is cautious due to potential inflation data and ongoing geopolitical tensions.

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Story summary

Oil prices increased following a U.S.-EU trade deal, imposing 15% tariffs on most EU goods.
The EU pledged to buy $750 billion in U.S. energy over three years, decreasing dependence on Russian gas.
OPEC+ will convene on August 3 to consider a supply increase for September.
U.S. oil rig counts dropped to 415, reflecting a 13-week decline.
Market sentiment is cautious due to potential inflation data and ongoing geopolitical tensions.