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 […]
U.S. West Texas Intermediate
Oil prices surged approximately 2% to reach a one-week peak on Monday, driven by optimism surrounding increased fuel demand anticipated during the summer months, despite the strengthening of the U.S. dollar and expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will maintain higher interest rates for an extended period. Brent futures climbed […]
Oil prices dropped by over $2 per barrel on Monday to reach multi-month lows, fueled by investor concerns regarding the demand trajectory. The complex OPEC+ output decision signaled a willingness among member countries to increase crude exports. On Sunday, OPEC+ extended the majority of its significant oil output reductions until […]
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 […]
Oil prices increased during early Asian trading on Monday, extending last week’s gains. This rise occurred amid the search for Iran’s president following a helicopter crash in the oil-producing country and the U.S. purchase of crude to replenish its national stockpile. By 0049 GMT, Brent crude had climbed 26 cents, […]