Oil prices were little changed on Thursday, as a rise in U.S. crude inventories pressured the market after prices had climbed to a near one-week high in the previous session. As of 09:16 GMT: Brent crude fell 15 cents to $75.89 per barrel. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude declined 34 …
Read More »Oil Prices Climb Amid Supply Disruptions in Russia and the U.S.
Oil prices rose on Wednesday, supported by supply concerns stemming from a Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian oil facility, cold weather disruptions in the U.S., and OPEC+ speculation regarding output levels. Brent crude futures climbed 0.5% to $76.25 per barrel at 07:20 GMT. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for …
Read More »Oil Prices Rise After Drone Attack on Russian Pipeline, Supply Outlook Limits Gains
Oil prices extended gains on Tuesday following a drone attack on a Russian oil pipeline pumping station, which disrupted crude flows from Kazakhstan. However, expectations of rising supply limited further price increases. Brent crude futures climbed 0.6% to $75.66 per barrel by 10:14 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) …
Read More »Oil Prices Steady as Investors Monitor Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks and Trade War Risks
Oil prices saw little change on Monday as markets closely watched Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations and potential U.S. tariff actions that could impact global trade. Market Overview: Brent crude futures: -0.11% to $74.66 per barrel (1202 GMT) WTI crude futures: -0.07% to $70.69 per barrel Key Market Drivers: 1. Russia-Ukraine Peace …
Read More »Oil Prices Steady as Markets Watch Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
Oil prices remained largely unchanged on Monday as investors assessed the impact of potential Russia-Ukraine peace talks on global supply flows. Latest Price Movements (as of 07:40 GMT): Brent crude futures ↓ 1 cent to $74.73 per barrel WTI crude futures ↓ 7 cents to $70.67 per barrel Key Market …
Read More »Oil Prices Decline Amid Potential Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks and U.S. Inflation Concerns
Oil prices fell in Asian trading on Thursday as U.S. President Donald Trump signaled potential progress toward a peace treaty between Russia and Ukraine. The possibility of an agreement raised expectations that U.S. sanctions on Russian crude could be lifted, increasing global oil supply. Meanwhile, a higher-than-expected U.S. consumer inflation …
Read More »Oil Prices Decline as U.S. Crude Stockpiles Rise and Powell Signals Cautious Rate Cuts
Oil prices fell on Wednesday, ending a three-day winning streak, as data showed a sharp rise in U.S. crude inventories and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated that interest rate cuts would not come quickly this year. As of 12:30 GMT, Brent crude declined by 77 cents, or 1%, to …
Read More »Oil Prices Edge Higher Despite Tariff Concerns and Weak Chinese Demand
Oil prices rose in Asian trading on Monday after three straight weeks of declines, despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s new tariff measures on steel and aluminum imports. Brent crude: Up 0.5% to $75.06 per barrel WTI crude (March contract): Up 0.6% to $71.13 per barrel Key Drivers: Tariffs and Trade …
Read More »Oil Prices Steady but Headed for Third Weekly Decline Amid Oversupply Fears and Trade Tensions
Oil prices remained largely unchanged in Asian trading on Friday but continued to be on track for their third consecutive weekly decline, driven by concerns over a supply glut and U.S.-China trade tensions. Brent Oil Futures: $74.27 per barrel (flat) U.S. Crude (WTI) Futures (March): $70.33 per barrel (flat) Weekly …
Read More »Oil Prices Recover Slightly After Saudi Price Hike
Oil prices edged up on Thursday, partially recovering from the previous day’s drop, after Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil company raised its March crude prices sharply. However, the gains barely made a dent in the significant decline of Brent crude the day before. Oil Price Movements Brent Crude Futures: $74.89 (+0.4%) …
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