Oil prices increased, driven by improved economic prospects in China and wildfire threats in Alberta. Chinese inflation data for April indicated a continued economic recovery, raising hopes for sustained demand growth. However, China’s oil imports in April remained flat compared to the previous year due to a slow post-COVID recovery.
The Alberta wildfire, leading to evacuation alerts in Fort McMurray, further supported oil prices by threatening supply. The OPEC+ meeting in June remains crucial for global supply dynamics.