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Oil prices rose for the first time in four sessions, supported by expectations that the OPEC+ alliance will continue the current output cuts for longer than previously estimated. Brent crude futures for January delivery rose by $1.03, or 2.7%, to close at $38.97 per barrel. Meanwhile, the West Texas Intermediate …

Interfax news agency reported, citing sources, that senior managers of Russian oil companies discussed with Energy Minister Alexander Novak a possible extension of the current oil production cuts to include the first quarter of 2021. Interfax, citing a source, said that oil companies favor an extension of the existing cuts …

Oil prices fell more than 3% Monday, November 2, due to fears that widening the scope of anti-Corona virus closures in Europe may weaken fuel demand, while dealers brace for unrest in conjunction with the US presidential elections this week. By 04:10 GMT, Brent crude futures for January delivery were …

Oil, Crude, trading

Oil prices declined on Friday to settle at their lowest closing level in about five months, as a negative outlook for the recovery of global demand persists, with uncertainty surrounding the future of output cuts. Brent crude futures for December delivery declined by 19 cents, or 0.5%, and closed at …

The number of active oilrigs in the United States rose by 10 to 221 during the week, according to the weekly report by Baker Hughes released on Friday. This is the sixth consecutive weekly increase in active rigs drilling for oil in the US. A decline in natural gas rigs …

Global oil prices fell by more than 1%, to continue to suffer losses and heading towards the second monthly decline due to growing fears that the high number of Covid-19 cases in Europe and the United States may harm fuel consumption. Brent crude fell for the third day, and fell …

Oil, Crude, trading

Oil prices finished Thursday lower, at its lowest closing level in about five months, amid concerns about the rising number of Coronavirus cases and the recovery of the global economy and demand for energy. Brent crude futures for December delivery declined by $1.47, or 3.8%, to settle at $37.65 per …

Major crude oil producers in the Arabian Gulf are considering whether to extend output curbs into 2021, Reuters reported. The current OPEC+ agreement indicates that by the end of the year, production cuts will be eased by 2 million barrels per day (b/d). However, it is widely expected that the …