Brent futures rose four cents, or 0.1 per cent, to $85.75 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for August delivery remained unchanged at $81.29 from where it closed on Thursday. That put Brent on track for its highest close since April 30 for a second day in […]
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Oil prices reached seven-week highs on Wednesday, driven by optimism about summer demand and concerns over escalating conflicts, despite an industry report indicating an unexpected rise in U.S. crude inventories. Brent crude futures for August, set to expire on Thursday, increased by 20 cents to $85.53 a barrel by 12:35 […]
Oil prices remained steady on Tuesday as traders awaited signs of increased summer demand that could support prices, despite concerns about ample supply potentially limiting gains. Benchmark Brent crude futures were unchanged at $84.23 per barrel at 1231 GMT, following an increase in the previous session. Meanwhile, U.S. West Texas […]
Crude oil prices edged higher on Tuesday, June 11, after the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) stuck to its forecast for relatively strong growth in global oil demand in 2024. Investors waited for the outcome of the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision, due on Wednesday, June 12, as it […]
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, including Russia, are known collectively as OPEC+ and will meet on Sunday, June 2, to discuss their joint oil production policy. However, analysts are not particularly bullish on the crude oil prices this year as many believe markets to […]
Crude oil prices snapped their three-day winning streak and crashed nearly two per cent on Thursday, May 30, after the US government reported weak fuel demand and a surprise jump in gasoline and distillate fuel stockpiles. The downtrend comes ahead of the output policy decision by the Organisation of Petroleum […]
Crude oil prices rose by more than $1 per barrel on Tuesday, May 28, on the expectations that the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies (OPEC+) will maintain the current crude supply curbs, while a weaker US dollar made the commodity more attractive to holders of other currencies. […]
Oil futures saw an increase on Monday following Saudi Arabia’s decision to raise June crude prices for most regions. Additionally, concerns grew over the possibility of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, leading to renewed fears of potential escalation in the oil-rich region due to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Brent crude futures […]