https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-slips-on-us-stock-build-middle-east-disruptions-limit-lossesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-slips-on-us-stock-build-middle-east-disruptions-limit-losseshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-slips-on-us-stock-build-middle-east-disruptions-limit-losses#u72071Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:21:31 +0000Oil prices fell following reports of an increase in US crude inventories. While the price decline was tempered by concerns over Saudi Arabian supply, specifically a pipeline closure, the market trend shifted toward a pullback. This price movement coincided with a weakening US dollar and a surge in gold prices in Pakistan. Market analysts suggest the recent supply-driven rally may have been overextended, leading to the current correction despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.Why it mattersUS crude stock levels directly influence global pricing, while Saudi pipeline stability