A number of temporary factors, including unusually cold winter weather and supply disruptions, gave a last-minute boost to the price of oil in 2017. Coal and LNG prices also benefitted from high seasonal demand. However, the oil supply disruptions have now been resolved at a time of surging US production, suggesting oil may struggle to hold on to its recent gains.
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