There was little change in oil futures on Tuesday (September 22nd) after heavy losses overnight, as the latest hurricane receded in the Gulf of Mexico, but concerns about fuel demand continued due to an increase in coronavirus cases around the world. By 0637 GMT, Brent crude futures were down 3 …
Read More »Oil Prices Close Lower by 4%
Oil prices declined on Monday, amid a negative outlook for global and European demand with the rising number of COVID-19 cases, as well as anticipation for the resumption of crude production and exporting in Libya. Brent crude futures for November delivery dropped by $1.71, or 4%, and closed at $41.44 …
Read More »Barclays Raises Its 2020 Oil Price Forecast
On Monday, September 21st, Barclays raised its oil price forecast for 2020 based on possible limited pressure on its demand estimates. The bank increased its forecast for the price of crude in 2020 for both Brent and US West Texas Intermediate crude by $ 2 to $ 43 and $ …
Read More »Oil Prices Falling on possible Return of Libyan Production
Oil prices fell on Monday, September 21, due to the possibility of a return to production in Libya, while increasing cases of Coronavirus fueled concerns about global demand, but a tropical storm heading towards the coast of the states on the Gulf of Mexico limited the losses. Brent crude fell …
Read More »Oil Prices Register Weekly Rise
Oil prices showed a mixed performance on Friday amid concerns over demand outlook and output disruptions, especially in North America. Crude prices also received support from recent remarks reiterating the commitment of OPEC+ to restoring market balance. Brent crude futures for November delivery decreased by 15 cents, or 0.4%, to …
Read More »US Oil Rigs Decline in Week
Oil and natural gas rigs in the United States increased this week, according to data by Baker Hughes. Active oil and gas rigs increased by one to 255, but remained 71% below the level of rigs for the same time last year at 613 rigs. Oil rigs fell by one …
Read More »Oil is Rising as Goldman Forecasts a Deficit and a Possible New Storm in The Gulf of Mexico
Oil prices rose for the fourth session in a row as Goldman Sachs estimates that the market is in a deficit and a new storm has begun to form in the Gulf of Mexico, putting crude on the path of achieving a weekly gain of about 10%. After the Tokyo …
Read More »Oil Prices Finish Higher on OPEC+ Commitment
Oil prices closed higher on Thursday, after OPEC+ expressed the importance of commitment to the output cuts. Brent crude futures for November delivery increased by $1.08, or 2.6%, and settled at $43.30 per barrel. The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures for October delivery finished higher by 81 cents, or 2%, …
Read More »Russian Energy Minister Urges OPEC + Members to Fully Adhere to the Production Agreement
Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said in an opening speech to an OPEC + committee meeting via the Internet that he urged participants in the group’s oil production cut agreement to fully adhere to the pledged cuts. He also said that the monitoring committee should discuss the impact of the …
Read More »Oil is Falling as Demand Concerns Re-Emerge
Oil prices fell Thursday, September 17th, after rising strongly in the previous two sessions as concerns about weak demand re-emerged as producers in the Gulf of Mexico prepare to resume production after Hurricane Sally. Brent crude futures fell 67 cents, or 1.6%, to $ 41.55 a barrel by 06:28 GMT, …
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