Oil edges up as US peace push may add to oversupply, though stockpile pull lends support

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Oil prices edged higher on Thursday after yesterday's minor dip. The market is navigating through uncertainty as optimistic forecasts of supply increases from a possible resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict clash with a notable decrease in U.S. crude stockpiles. Meanwhile, the demand for U.S. crude is being fueled by active refining and strong export figures.