Crude prices are seeing a sharp rise today, with WTI trading at $68.52 per barrel, up 1.26 percent, and Brent Crude at $72.27 per barrel, up 0.94 percent. These gains are driven primarily by escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly the intensifying conflict between Israel and Hezbolla
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Dipo Oladehinde is a skilled energy analyst with experience across Nigeria's energy sector alongside relevant know-how about Nigeria’s macro economy. He provides a blend of market intelligence, financial analysis, industry insight, micro and macro-level analysis of a wide range of local and international issues as well as informed technical rudiments for policy-making and private directions.

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