LSEG data indicates that despite forecasts of a steady rise, crude oil imports into Asia experienced a modest dip in the year’s first half. Over the first half of the year, Asian oil consumers imported 27.16 million barrels per day, according to the figures. Compared to a year ago, this was 130,000 bpd less. Notably,…
The price of crude oil appeared ready to continue its two-week upward trend this week amidst growing strains between Israel and its neighbors, particularly Lebanon. Oil traders became bullish earlier today due to fears of a spreading Middle East conflict, as Brent crude edged closer to $87 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate crept beyond…
On Thursday morning, the official data indicated a rise in US stocks, which caused the price of crude oil futures to decline. Thursday saw a 0.22 percent decline in Brent oil futures to $84.28, and a 0.27 percent decline in August WTI (West Texas Intermediate) crude oil futures to $80.68. At the start of trade,…
Crude oil prices dropped by -0.75% yesterday, finishing at 6771, under pressure from a stronger dollar and investor expectations for the release of new U.S. inflation data soon. Notwithstanding this downturn, worries about disruptions to the oil supply persisted due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, specifically Israeli incursions into Gaza and worries about…
Crude oil prices fell by -0.78% to end at 6746, under pressure from worries about how rising Middle East tension and a strong US dollar might affect the world’s oil consumption. The concerns about disruptions to the oil supply have been made worse by the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, including the Israeli troops’…
The center reduced the windfall tax on domestically produced crude oil on Friday from Rs 5,200 per tonne to Rs 3,250 per tonne. Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) and petrol diesel will remain subject to no export duties. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) stated in a late-night notice on Friday that the…
Traders mostly disregarded the EIA report revealing an unexpected increase in crude oil stockpiles, as crude oil prices increased by 0.37% to settle at $6,190. According to EIA statistics, rather than the market’s estimate of a 2.30 million barrel reduction, U.S. oil stockpiles grew by 1.233 million barrels for the week ending May 31, 2024….
Yesterday, crude oil prices fell by -0.2% to settle at 6624 after the International Energy Agency (IEA) revealed a notable rise in global oil stocks for March. The increase in oil retained aboard tankers in transit is mostly responsible for the 34.6 million barrel increase reported by the IEA in February. With the unloading of…
Crude oil prices rose by 0.6% during yesterday’s trading session, ultimately closing at 6551. This increase was primarily driven by a notable decline in oil inventories. The US oil stockpiles dropped by 2.508 million barrels more than anticipated, according to data released by the Energy Information Administration (EIA), exceeding market expectations. In addition, surprise drops…
The world’s top oil-consuming countries, China, and the United States both have rising crude oil stockpiles and exports, which has caused a slight increase in crude prices yesterday, which ended at 6606 due to positive demand outlooks. A report by the Energy Information Administration showed that U.S. oil stocks had dropped by 1.4 million barrels…
