Beijing, China - April 28, 2026 (CCTV Video News Agency - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Graphic showing changes of oil futures prices

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2. Various of oil storage tanks; flare tower at oil refinery

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3. Various of oil field facilities, pipelines, fire

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4. Various of oil drilling rig in operation

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5. Various of workers at oil refinery

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6. Various of oil refinery

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7. Various of gas station, price board, people refueling cars

Oil prices climbed on Monday.

The West Texas Intermediate for June delivery went up 1.97 U.S. dollars, or 2.09 percent, to settle at 96.37 U.S. dollars a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude for June delivery added 2.90 U.S. dollars, or 2.75 percent, to settle at 108.23 U.S. dollars a barrel on the London ICE Futures Exchange.