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Oil prices maintained their gains as stocks continued to decline in the US and new attacks by the Houthis. The American Petroleum Institute announced a 5.2 million barrel drop in stocks. The Houthis' attacks on commercial ships continued despite the measures taken by the coalition established by the US in the region. The attacks are seen as the aftereffects of the Israel-Hamas war. The course of the European and US stock markets and the stock data to be announced by the US Energy Information Administration can be followed during the day. As long as prices remain above the 72.00 support in the upcoming period, an upward outlook may be at the forefront. In possible increases, 73.00 and 73.50 levels can be targeted. In possible decreases, the attitude of the 72.00 support can be followed. The breakdown of this support and possible hourly closings in the region may bring the 71.50 and 71.00 levels to the agenda. As long as prices remain above the 72.00 support in the upcoming period, an upward outlook may be at the forefront. Support: 71.50 Resistance: 73.00