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U.S. crude oil extends gains, trades above $78 as Department of Energy sees supply deficit
U.S. crude oil rose more than 1% Wednesday, extending this week's rally as OPEC and the Department of Energy see steady demand this year. The Department of Energy raised its global consumption growth forecast to 1.1 million barrels per day, up from 900 …