The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that global oil output will rise by 2.7 million barrels per day in 2025, compared to a previous estimate of 2.5 million bpd. The figure is expected to increase by 2.1 million barrels per day in 2021. However, the outlook for supply is facing conflicting trends, with the possibility…
Oil prices in Asian trade rose on Monday due to optimism over tighter supplies and heightened uncertainty over the Russia-Ukraine war. OPEC+ agreed to raise production in October at a slower pace than in previous months, raising output by 137,000 barrels per day. Brent oil futures for November rose 0.6% to $65.90 a barrel, while…
Crude oil prices fell by -2.63% to 5,634 as traders positioned cautiously ahead of the OPEC+ meeting, which may decide on further production hikes from October. The group, which accounts for about half of the world’s oil supply, is considering unwinding another layer of output cuts, amounting to 1.65 million barrels per day, more than…
Oil prices rose on Friday as US buyers covered positions ahead of the Memorial Day weekend amid concerns over the latest round of nuclear talks between American and Iranian negotiators. Brent crude futures settled at $64.78 a barrel, up 34 cents, or 0.54%. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures finished at $61.53, up 33 cents,…
Oil prices fell on Friday, heading for their first monthly drop since November, as markets watched an Oval Office argument between the U.S. and Ukrainian presidents Washington’s new tariffs and Iraq’s decision to resume oil exports from the Kurdistan region. Brent crude futures settled at $73.18 a barrel, down 86 cents, or 1.16%, while U.S….
Oil prices rose on Wednesday due to tightening supplies from Russia and OPEC members and an unexpected increase in U.S. job openings, which suggests expanding economic activity and growth in oil demand. Brent crude was up 37 cents, or 0.5%, at $77.42 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude climbed 44 cents, or 0.6%,…
WTI oil prices have continued to decline, trading near $72.90 per barrel during the Asian session on Tuesday. Despite rising energy demand driven by colder weather and China’s economic stimulus efforts, these factors present a complex environment for oil markets. OPEC’s oil production fell in December due to the UAE’s supply cuts, which may support…
Oil prices rose on Friday due to cold weather in Europe and the US and additional economic stimulus from China. Brent crude futures settled 0.8% higher at $76.51 a barrel, the highest level since October 14. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude settled 1.13% higher at $73.96, the highest level since October 11. China’s economic fragility…
Crude oil prices fell by 0.94% to settle at ₹5,933, driven by concerns over global oil demand, particularly from China. The U.S. Federal Reserve’s indication of a slower pace of interest rate cuts in 2025 added to the bearish sentiment, as higher borrowing costs could dampen economic growth and reduce fuel demand. A stronger dollar…
The OPEC+ coalition, consisting of 23 nations, is set to hold its next meeting on December 5, likely in a virtual format. This shift is the third time the alliance has held meetings online since the Covid-19 pandemic. Crude prices currently hover around $75 per barrel, insufficient for many OPEC members to meet budgetary needs….
