Oil prices jumped on Monday as Western allies imposed more sanctions on Russia and cut off certain Russian banks from the global SWIFT system for interbank payments, potentially causing severe disruption to its oil exports. Brent crude rose $4.16, or 4.3 percent, to $102.09 at 0915 GMT, after hitting a …
Read More »Brent Crude Futures Rose More Than $7 to $105.07 a Barrel
Oil prices in Brent crude futures rose more than 7 dollars to 105.07 dollars a barrel with the opening of trading on Monday, and oil prices in US crude futures rose more than 7 dollars to 99.10 dollars a barrel. The British oil company BP said on Sunday, February 27, …
Read More »US Drilling Rig Count Rises 5 weeks In A Row
Baker Hughes on Friday reported that the number of active US rigs drilling for oil was up by two to 522 this week. That followed a climb of 4 oil rigs the week before, Baker Hughes data show. The total active US rig count, which includes those drilling for natural …
Read More »Oil Catches Its Breath as Russian Forces Advance Into Ukraine
Oil prices fell on Friday after sharp increases during the session on fears of possible disruption to international supplies following the imposition of sanctions on oil-exporting Russia. Brent crude futures for April fell 33 cents, or 0.3 percent, to $98.75 a barrel at 1045 GMT, after jumping to $101.99. May …
Read More »Oil Tops $105 a Barrel After Russian Attack on Ukraine
Oil prices rose on Thursday, with Brent crude exceeding $105 a barrel for the first time since 2014 after a Russian attack on Ukraine raised fears of a war in Europe that could disrupt global energy supplies. Brent crude prices rose $8.24, or 8.5 percent, to $105.08 a barrel by …
Read More »Oil Stabilizes, Expectations That The U.S Will Not Target Russian Oil Exports
Oil prices stabilized on Wednesday, below their highest levels since 2014, as US officials indicated that an escalation between Russia and Ukraine is unlikely to lead to sanctions on energy supplies from Russia, one of the world’s largest oil producers. Brent crude remained unchanged, reaching $96.84 a barrel, after hitting …
Read More »Oil Falls as Supply Concerns Dissipate Due to Russia Sanctions
Oil prices fell on Wednesday from seven-year highs hit the previous day as it became clear that the first wave of US and European sanctions against Russia was unlikely to disrupt oil supplies. Brent crude fell 59 cents, or 0.6 percent, to $96.25 a barrel after hitting $99.50 on Tuesday, …
Read More »Oil Near Its Highest Level Since 2014
Oil prices jumped close to $100 a barrel on Tuesday after Moscow ordered troops into two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine, but the market pared gains to close to its highest level since 2014 following efforts by Western countries to halt what they fear may be the start of a …
Read More »Oil Rises Due to a New Escalation in The Ukrainian Crisis
Oil prices jumped more than $2 on Tuesday amid fears of supply disruptions as tensions escalated between Russia and Ukraine after Moscow ordered troops into two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine. Moscow’s move drew international condemnation, and US officials said Washington, in coordination with allies, was planning to announce new …
Read More »Rising Oil Prices And Markets Eyeing Diplomatic Developments in Ukraine
Oil prices rose slightly on Monday after fresh diplomatic efforts to resolve the Ukraine crisis brought relief to markets over supply concerns that kept oil prices close to $100 a barrel. Brent crude futures rose 25 cents, or 0.3 percent, to $93.79 a barrel at 1000 GMT. US West Texas …
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