Oil prices showed a mixed performance at the beginning of the week, with rising COVID-19 cases in the US casting their shadow on US crude, while expectations of a global demand recovery helped Brent crude finish Monday on a higher note. Global benchmark Brent crude oil futures for September delivery …
Read More »Oil Jumps Despite Demand Concerns
Brent crude rose during the Asian session and at the beginning of the European session on reliable economic data despite the increasing of Corona cases and its impact on oil demand. Brent crude futures rose to $ 43.42, or 1.43%, as US oil inventories fell more than expected last week, …
Read More »Oil had a good week and heading to record weekly gains
With US markets closed this Friday in celebration of Independence Day holiday, oil prices enjoyed a good week and gained more than 4%. According to Reuters, oil fell below 43 dollars/barrel on Friday on the back of the increased numbers of coronavirus infections in the US. However, it noted that …
Read More »WTI Crude Drop
August West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell nearly 1.50% during European session after facing a rejection near 40.50. WTI failed to sustain the higher levels but on track to record weekly gains. The growing fears of an increase in the numbers of cases with Covid 19 affected the market sentiment, …
Read More »Oil Settles With Gains Above 2%
Oil prices increased on Thursday, maintaining support from a decline in the US crude inventories. In addition, positive economic showed signs of a recovery despite a record surge in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the United States. Brent crude futures closed up by 2.6% or $1.11 at 43.14 per barrel, …
Read More »Russian Energy Minister: Oil Market Could Face a Shortage in July
Russia’s Energy Minister Alexander Novak said on Thursday that the global oil market may strike a balance between supply and demand and may face a shortage of crude. Citing Reuters. He added that investments in the global energy sector will decrease by one third this year, noting that recovery in …
Read More »Russian Oil Output Falls to 9.32 mln bpd in June, Approaching OPEC+ Target
Russian oil and gas condensate production fell to 9.32 million barrels per day (bpd) in June from 9.39 million bpd in May, near its target under a deal with the OPEC+ group, Interfax news agency reported on Thursday, citing energy ministry data. The production of oil and gas condensate per …
Read More »Oil Prices Settle Higher on Decline in US Inventories
Oil prices closed higher on Wednesday, after data showed a decline in the United States crude inventories last week. Brent Crude increased by $0.76 or 1.84% to close at $42.03 per barrel, while the WTI crude futures settled higher by $0.55 or 1.4% at $39.82 a barrel. The US crude …
Read More »US Oil Inventories Down 7.2 M Barrels in Week
The United States crude oil inventories decreased by 7.195 million barrels during the week ended June 26, according to data by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) released on Wednesday. This is the first decline in US oil inventories after three consecutive weekly increases. The decrease exceeded the expectations of …
Read More »Saudi Arabia Might Raise the Selling Price of Crude Oil to Asia for August
According to Reuters, Saudi Arabia may raise its August official selling price (OSP) for crude oil sold in Asia. That would be the third monthly price hiking due to an increase in Middle East benchmarks and a rebound in Asian refining margins. As of August, Middle East crude supply may …
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