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Baker Hughes on Friday reported that the number of active US rigs drilling for oil was up by four to 520 this week. That followed a climb of 19 oil rigs the week before, Baker Hughes data show. The total active US rig count, which includes those drilling for natural …

Oil prices fell on Tuesday from a seven-year high to around $94 a barrel, after a report that some troops in Russian military areas adjacent to Ukraine had returned to their bases, in a move that would ease tensions between Moscow and the West. While large-scale exercises continue across the …

Oil prices stabilized on Monday, February 14, in volatile trading, after hitting their highest levels in more than seven years, on fears that a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine would lead to US and European sanctions that would disrupt exports from one of the world’s largest producers. Brent crude was …

Oil prices on Monday hit their highest level in more than seven years amid fears that a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine could trigger sanctions from the United States and Europe and disrupt energy exports from the world’s largest producer. Brent crude futures were at $56.95 a barrel by 0235 …

The count of active drilling rigs in the U.S. surged by 22 to 635, 60% above year-ago levels, according to the latest weekly survey from Baker Hughes. U.S. crude oil rigs jumped by 19 to 516 while gas rigs gained 2 to 118, with one rig unspecified; rigs targeting oil …

Oil prices swung up and down on Monday, as some investors booked profits amid signs of progress in talks between the United States and Iran, while others remained optimistic about support for rising consumption as supply constraints remain. Brent crude rose 20 cents, or 0.2 percent, to $93.47 a barrel, …

Baker Hughes on Friday reported that the number of active U.S. rigs drilling for oil was up by two to 497 this week. That followed a climb of four oil rigs the week before, Baker Hughes data show. The total active U.S. rig count, which includes those drilling for natural …

Oil prices jumped on Wednesday towards a seven-year high hit last week as the United States’ move to drain its crude inventories underlined high demand and tight supplies, but investors remained cautious ahead of the OPEC+ group meeting later on Wednesday. Brent crude rose 23 cents, or 0.26 percent, to …

Oil prices rose on Tuesday, hovering near the highest levels in seven years recorded last week, supported by expectations of continued tight supply due to a limited increase by major producers and a strong recovery in fuel demand after the pandemic. Brent crude contracts for April delivery rose 24 cents, …

Oil prices rose on Monday as supply shortages and political tensions in Eastern Europe and the Middle East put prices on track for their biggest monthly gain in nearly a year. Brent crude, the benchmark, rose 66 cents, or 0.7 percent, to $90.69 a barrel by 1005 GMT. The March …