The OPEC+ alliance is likely to stick with a plan to raise oil production modestly on Thursday and confirm that it is not responsible for global supply disruptions while stressing that the coronavirus-related shutdowns in China threaten demand expectations. Five OPEC+ delegates are expected to agree to an increase of …
Read More »Reuters: OPEC+ expects the surplus to rise in 2022
A report seen by Reuters on Wednesday showed that the OPEC + alliance expects a surplus of 1.9 million barrels per day in 2022, an increase of 600,000 barrels per day from previous estimates, amid expectations of a slowdown in oil demand growth this year. The report, which was prepared …
Read More »Reuters: Russian oil exports outside the former Soviet Union rise 2%
A source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday that Russian oil exports, excluding those destined for the former Soviet Union, rose to an average of 4.88 million barrels per day in the first four weeks of April, an increase of 2 percent compared to March. The source also …
Read More »OPEC+ supply gap widens in March as sanctions hit Russia’s production
A report from the OPEC + group seen by Reuters showed that the production of the alliance of oil producers was less than production targets in March by 1.45 million barrels per day, with the beginning of a decline in Russia’s production after the sanctions imposed by the West. The …
Read More »WTI expected to close in red territory for second successive week
The WTI crude oil is expected to end lower for a second successive week. Meanwhile, traders digest this week’s IEA reserve release announcements.The WTI crude oil currently trades a little bit lower on the day around $96.00 after hitting March lows on Thursday. Technical selling after breaking below a long-term …
Read More »WTI price holds back above $100
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil rose on Monday on persisting supply concerns as Russian energy sanctions are very much on the table following the Russian forces’ civilian killings in north Ukraine. For a fresh high of the day, at $103.82. WTI spot is up by some 4.5% as White …
Read More »WTI gradually advances around $106.00 ahead of OPEC meeting
WTI crude has advanced towards $106.40 but is likely to remain lackluster as investors are keeping eye on the outcome of the OPEC meeting, which is due on Thursday. The agenda of the OPEC meeting is likely to revolve around the elevation of the oil supply to contain the prohibited …
Read More »Energy Ministers: The UAE and Saudi Arabia are doing their part to stabilize the oil markets
On Tuesday, the energy ministers of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, two of the world’s largest energy producers, said that the two countries had done their part in balancing the oil market. “We have only one task: to stabilize the market. Therefore, we cannot politicize the organization or …
Read More »UAE Energy Minister: We will work with OPEC + to ensure market stability
The UAE Energy Minister, Suhail Al Mazrouei, said today, Monday, that the UAE will work with OPEC + to ensure the stability of the energy market, according to what was reported by Reuters. He added in an energy forum that the UAE is trying its best and raising its production …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session – 17 March
The US Dollar remained under selling pressure throughout the day, accelerating its slump ahead of the London fix. The USD was affected by persistent weakness in government bond yields following the hawkish Federal Reserve’s announcement on Wednesday.Economic DataWTI crude has climbed near USD 102.00 as IEA renewed fears of supply …
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