US Crude Oil Prices Dip Amid Rising Stockpiles and Geopolitical Risks

US crude oil prices softened slightly on November 19, 2025, due to rising stockpiles, which offset concerns surrounding sanctions on Russia and ongoing geopolitical risks. The increase in US crude inventories was seen as a temporary factor, while longer-term market volatility remains high, driven by OPEC+ production cuts and geopolitical tensions in oil-rich regions. Investors are closely watching how these developments will influence global oil supply and prices, especially as the OPEC+ meeting approaches later this month.