For the past week, the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports a drop in inventory. Imports of US crude oil fall to their lowest level since March 2021. WTI is trading at $73.203 per barrel at the time of writing. If it breaks above $75.00, it will start moving up …
Read More »Oil plunges nearly $5 as Biden calls for fuel tax cuts
Oil prices fell sharply on Wednesday, amid efforts by US President Joe Biden to cut fuel taxes in order to reduce costs incurred by drivers in light of the strained relationship between the White House and the US oil sector. By 0918 GMT, Brent crude futures fell $4.65, or 4.1 …
Read More »Oil prices rise amid market fears of supply shortage
Oil prices rose on Tuesday, recouping more of last week’s losses, while investors focused on the short supply of crude and fuel rather than the recession that could limit demand in the future. Brent crude futures rose 81 cents, or 0.7 percent, to $114.94 a barrel by 0703 GMT, adding …
Read More »Oil prices stabilize as the market balances recession fears and tight supplies
Oil prices stabilized on Monday, after struggling to recoup last week’s losses, as the market worked to balance tight supplies and fears of slowing global economic growth. Brent crude futures were down 38 cents, or 0.3 percent, at $112.74 a barrel. Brent prices fell 7.3% last week, the first weekly …
Read More »Oil rises due to tight supplies, but it is on its way to a weekly decline
Oil prices rose on Friday, supported by tight supplies and new sanctions on Iran, but prices are on track for a weekly decline after major central banks raised interest rates, which raised fears of a sharp economic slowdown. Brent crude rose 62 cents, or 0.5 percent, to $ 120.43 a …
Read More »Oil falls after US interest rate hike
Oil prices pared earlier gains and fell on Thursday, after a day of sharp declines caused by US interest rate hikes, but the attention was still focused on the supply shortage. Brent crude futures fell 45 cents, or 0.4 percent, to $118.06 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude futures …
Read More »Oil prices fall as the expected hiking in US
Oil prices fell on Wednesday amid concerns about fuel demand and global economic growth ahead of an expected big hike in interest rates by the Federal Reserve. Brent crude futures fell $1.27, or 1 percent, to $119.90 a barrel by 1001 GMT. The price of US West Texas Intermediate crude …
Read More »Oil prices rise as supply shortage worsens
Oil prices rose by about $1 in volatile trade on Tuesday, June 14, as the impact of global supply shortages outweighed fears that fuel demand would be hit by a recession and new restrictions imposed to contain the spread of Covid-19 in China. The price of US West Texas Intermediate …
Read More »Oil prices fell after Beijing’s warnings of an increase in Corona cases
Oil prices fell more than $2 on Monday after rising COVID-19 infections in the Chinese capital, Beijing, dashed hopes of a rapid increase in China’s demand for fuel, while concerns about global inflation and economic growth further depressed the market. Brent crude futures fell $1.81, or 1.48 percent, to $119.95 …
Read More »Oil prices are on their way to record a weekly rise
Oil prices rose on Friday and were on track to record new weekly gains, supported by strong demand for fuel in the United States, although new measures to combat Covid-19 in Shanghai and Beijing limited the gains. Brent crude rose 98 cents, or 0.8 percent, to $124.05 a barrel by …
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