Foreign trade data released by the United States Census Bureau yesterday, Tuesday, showed that the country's exports of crude oil fell to about 3.56 million barrels per day in March from a monthly record high. It reached 3.71 million bpd in February.

US exports of crude have jumped since an export ban was lifted in late 2015, and shipments reached more than 30 countries last March.

But exports are expected to fall over April and May, as the Corona Virus pandemic reduced global oil demand by 30% due to travel restrictions while setting a short price war Between Saudi Arabia and Russia put pressure on crude prices.

Oil prices continued to gain yesterday for the fifth consecutive session, after jumping by more than 20% at the settlement with signs of recovery in demand amid the start of the gradual lifting of the closing procedures, as well Brent crude has crossed the $ 31 level.