Crude Oil Stocks Change in the US was -5.2 million barrels in the week ending June 4, the weekly report published by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) revealed on Wednesday. Analysts’ estimate was for a decrease of 2 million barrels.
Read More »Oil Prices Rise Thanks to Signs of a Strong Recovery in Fuel Demand
Oil prices rose for a second session on Wednesday, June 9, thanks to indications of strong demand for fuel in Western economies, while prospects for a return of Iranian supplies dissipated as the US Secretary of State said sanctions against Tehran were unlikely to be lifted. Brent crude futures rose …
Read More »Oil Falls on Doubts About Recovery in Demand
Oil prices extended losses on Tuesday, June 8, as Chinese data revealing a decline in the country’s imports of crude in May highlighted concern about the fragility of the global recovery in demand for crude and fuel. Brent crude was down 49 cents, or 0.7%, at $71 a barrel, after …
Read More »Oil Experiences Temporary Negative Pressure
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Read More »Oil Finishes Lower as Chinese Imports Plummet
Oil prices closed lower on Monday, giving up their two-year highs that were registered by the end of last week. A drop in Chinese oil imports might have discouraged the positive expectations for demand recovery in the coming months. Brent crude futures for August delivery declined by 40 cents, or …
Read More »Oil Retreats From Two-Year Peak Above $72 on Iran Supply Worries
Oil fell on Monday, after hitting a two-year peak above $72, on pressure from a possible increase in Iran’s exports, but the recovery in demand and supply restrictions from OPEC + provided some support. Demand increases in the United States and Europe with the easing of restrictions related to COVID-19, …
Read More »Crude Oil Continues Its Upward Journey
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Read More »Oil Futures Settle at Two-Year Highs
Oil prices rose on Friday and ended the week at to their highest levels in about two years, supported by expectations for demand recovery during the second half of the year. Brent crude futures for August delivery rose by 58 cents, or 0.8%, to finish at $71.89 per barrel, rising …
Read More »U.S. Rig Count Declines First Time in Six Weeks
The number of active rigs drilling for crude oil and natural gas in the United States declined for the first time in six weeks, data showed on Friday. A decline by a single rig led the total rig count to reach 456 this week, with oil rigs maintaining their level …
Read More »Oil Advances Towards $72, Supported by Demand Expectations
Oil rose towards $72 a barrel on Friday, June 4, to trade near its highest level in two years, as the OPEC+ plan on supplies and recovering demand overshadowed concerns about the irregular activity of vaccinations against Covid-19 globally. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies …
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