From Wall Street Journal:

The U.S. has played a key role in keeping oil and gasoline prices in check this year, benefiting travelers, truckers, and shippers globally. Wall Street analysts had previously predicted a significant surge in the international benchmark for oil prices, but instead, Brent crude is expected to start 2024 slightly cheaper than its price at the beginning of this year. However, experts caution that any increase in global instability could lead to higher oil prices. (100 words)



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