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UK Gas MonthsOIL ($/bbl) WEDTHU VAR D-1 VAR W-1AVG.MAXMIN 12/11 13/11FROM THE BEGINNING OF THIS YEARBRENT USD/BBL62.71 63.010.3-0.3769.0682.0360.23BRENT DEC2662.28 62.280-0.7366.0971.5661.54BRENT DEC2763.12 63.130.01-0.8366.3370.1062.94Crude oil prices firmed on Thursday after U.S. lawmakers voted to end thecountry’s longest-ever government shutdown. The House passed a funding billlate Wednesday by 222–209, with President Trump signing it into law, keepingthe government running at least until January 30. The resolution easeduncertainty around U.S. fuel demand and will also allow the release of keyeconomic data, restoring clarity for markets. Hence, Brent crude edged 0.5%higher at $63 per barrel.Brent Crude Oil