Iraq oil exports fell to 2.597 million b/d in August from 2.763 million b/d in July, the oil ministry said in a statement.

Brent climbed 61 cents to $45.89 a barrel, WTI rose 53 cents, hitting $43.14 a barrel.

Japan's July crude imports, which were the lowest for the month since 1967, plunged 31.9% year on year to 2.09 million b/d,

the Shanghai Composite also recovered early losses to stand 0.1% higher

Brent advanced to $46.50 a barrel, WTI was at $43.48 a barrel, up 51 cents, or 1.2%.

ADNOC informed customers who lift contracted monthly volumes -- known as term lifters -- that it would cut the quantity of volumes available for export over October by 30% for its more popular Murban and Upper Zakum grades and for Umm Lulu and Das Blend,

Brent was down 7 cents to $44.99 a barrel, WTI were down 3 cents to $43.01 a barrel.

LNG demand should see the largest seasonal ramp up ever from 27 million mt in August to 37 million mt in December.

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq are on track for their fifth consecutive week of gains

Brent rose 6 cents, or, 0.1% to $45.70 a barrel, WTI fell 8 cents or 0.2% to $43.31 a barrel.

U.S. commercial crude oil inventories decreased by 4.7 million barrels to 507.8 million barrels,

Global coal demand is expected to reach around 5,600 million tonnes by 2024,

Brent rose 2 cents to $45.88 a barrel , WTI fell 3 cents to $43.32.

Brent added 14 cents, or 0.3%, to $45.27 a barrel , WTI was down 4 cents, or 0.1%, at $42.58 a barrel.

Iraq is under US pressure to wean itself off Iranian electricity and gas imports, needed due to power shortages and flaring of associated gas, which is also bound by production limits due to the country's attempted adherence to OPEC+ production cuts.