CNBC | US crude rises 44 cents, settling at $71.78, as Saudi tensions balance weaker demand outlook CNBC Oil prices steadied on Monday as tension over the disappearance of a prominent Saudi journalist stoked supply worries, balancing concerns over the long-term demand outlook. Crude markets were also supported in the wake of data that showed South ... Saudi clash stirs ugly memories of the most traumatic event in history of oil Oil Prices Waver On US-Saudi Tensions Saudi Arabia's oil is a powerful weapon. But using it has big risks |