Crude oil prices are set by global supply-demand dynamics, futures trading, and geopolitical events. They determine costs for gasoline, heating, and plastics. Producers and oil-exporting nations benefit from high prices, while consumers and industries reliant on transport gain from lower costs, influencing everything from inflation to corporate profits.
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