“Oil Prices Hold Steady Amid Middle East Tensions and Production Concerns” Oil prices remained relatively stable on Friday, poised for weekly gains, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East persisted following Israel’s rejection of a ceasefire offer from Hamas. Brent crude futures experienced minimal change, slipping 1 cent to $81.62 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures edged up 3 cents to $76.25 a barrel. The previous session saw both...