Oil rises over 2% on low US crude draw, delay in OPEC+ output hike; Brent rebounds from 6% drop to hit $73/bbl

Oil rises over 2% on low US crude draw, delay in OPEC+ output hike; Brent rebounds from 6% drop to hit $73/bbl

International crude oil prices rebounded on Wednesday, October 30, rising more than two per cent after data showed US crude and gasoline inventories fell unexpectedly last week and on reports that the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will likely delay its planned oil output increase. After falling more than six per cent earlier in … Read more

Oil sizzles from 33-month low on Israel-Iran war, Brent up 3% to $74; China demand, US inventories limit gains

Oil sizzles from 33-month low on Israel-Iran war, Brent up 3% to $74; China demand, US inventories limit gains

International crude oil prices climbed three per cent before paring gains on Wednesday, October 2, on worries that the escalating conflict in the Middle East due to the Israel-Iran war could threaten oil supplies from the world’s top-producing region. However, a large build-up in US crude inventories limited gains. Brent futures were last up 84 … Read more

Oil crashes to 33-month low; Brent sinks below $70 for first time since Dec 2021

Oil crashes to 33-month low; Brent sinks below $70 for first time since Dec 2021

International crude oil prices crashed to a 33-month low (near a three-year low) on Tuesday, September 10, with the benchmark Brent crude futures sinking below $70 a barrel for the first time since December 2021. This came shortly after the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) slashed its global oil demand forecast … Read more

Oil rises 2% on US Fed rate cut bets, tighter MidEast supply; Brent nears $80

Oil rises 2% on US Fed rate cut bets, tighter MidEast supply; Brent nears $80

Crude oil prices rose by more than a dollar a barrel on Thursday, August 29, as supply disruptions in Libya and plans to lower output in Iraq raised concerns of a tightening market. More than half of Libya’s oil production—nearly 70,000 barrels per day—was offline today, and exports were halted at several ports amid a … Read more

Oil surges after OPEC maintains demand forecast; brent crude at $84.67/bbl

Oil surges after OPEC maintains demand forecast; brent crude at $84.67/bbl

Oil prices stabilized on Wednesday as the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) maintained its growth forecast for oil demand for this year and next, while U.S. crude and gasoline inventories likely decreased last week. At 1312 GMT, Brent futures rose by 1 cent, or 0.01%, to $84.67 a barrel, following a 1.3% decline … Read more

Oil surges ahead of inflation data after lacklustre week; brent crude at $82.88/bbl

Oil surges ahead of inflation data after lacklustre week; brent crude at $82.88/bbl

Oil prices saw a slight increase in subdued trading due to public holidays in Britain and the United States. This followed a week marked by concerns over U.S. interest rates amidst persistent inflation.  The Brent crude July contract rose by 76 cents to $82.88 per barrel by 1411 GMT, while the more active August contract … Read more

Oil prices continue to gain amid worries about supply disruptions; brent crude at $89.76/bbl

Oil prices continue to gain amid worries about supply disruptions; brent crude at $89.76/bbl

Oil prices continued their upward trajectory amid investor apprehensions regarding potential disruptions in supply due to escalating geopolitical tensions, on Wednesday. However, some of these concerns were mitigated by an unexpected increase in U.S. crude oil inventories. Brent crude futures climbed by 84 cents, representing a 0.9% increase, reaching $89.76 per barrel by 11:38 a.m. … Read more