The Week UK | Oil price rises on Japanese and Australian economic news The Week UK Oil prices rose on Wednesday morning following two days of decline, as news of strong economic growth in Japan and improving consumer confidence in Australia led to renewed hope that demand for oil may begin to increase. A combination of oversupply ... Why this oil price collapse could be different Oil patch braces for more cuts as companies set to roll out results Oil-Fund Outflows Bode Ill for Prices |