global oil prices rose during trading today, Wednesday, before the inauguration of Joe Biden as President of the United States, as investors awaited the president-elect to provide more financial stimuli in the coming period to support the economy In the face of the Corona pandemic.

OPEC Secretary-General Mohamed Barkindo said that he feels cautiously optimistic about the possibility of the oil market recovery this year, indicating that there is still more uncertainty. / p>

The International Energy Agency, on Tuesday, lowered its forecast for global oil demand growth this year by 0.3 million barrels per day at 5.5 million barrels per day.

In terms of trading, Brent crude futures for March delivery rose 0.6% to $ 56.23 a barrel.

US Nymex crude for February delivery rose 0.6% at $ 53.29 a barrel.