# Crude Falls On Expected Demand Drop, Still Poised For Weekly Rise

> Oil slipped on Friday on demand concerns as the US summer driving season ended, though Brent was still set for a weekly gain. US crude inventories fell more than expected in the week ending August 22, and OPEC+ output continued to rise.

- Date: 2025-08-29 · published 2025-08-29T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/23492-crude-falls-on-expected-demand-drop-still-poised-for-weekly-rise
- Commodities: [Crude Oil (Brent)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BRENT.md), [Crude Oil (WTI)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/WTI.md)

## Why it matters

Softer demand and rising OPEC+ supply weigh on crude, while the inventory draw suggests underlying demand is firmer than the headlines imply.

## Read by commodity

- WTI: bearish ▼
- BRENT: bearish ▼

## Sources

- db.forbesmiddleeast.com: https://db.forbesmiddleeast.com/industry/energy/oil-prices-slip-on-demand-concerns-but-head-for-weekly-gain

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