The ongoing tension in the Strait, a major route for global oil transportation, has investors worried.Crude oil prices in the international market rose more than 7 percent in a single day on Monday. US crude oil prices rose 7.4 percent to $71.97 a barrel, while Brent crude oil prices rose 7.7 percent to $78.46. However,…
Investors are now paying close attention to rising tensions in the Middle East after the US-Iran nuclear talks failed several times. In recent days, traders have been buying more “call options” on Brent crude oil in anticipation of further gains, according to Saxo Bank. Oil prices were supported by reports that crude oil inventories in…
Oil prices rose on Wednesday as supply concerns persisted following a winter storm that disrupted U.S. crude oil production and exports. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East also provided additional support to prices. The storm is estimated to have disrupted around 2 million barrels per day of U.S. oil production, while crude oil and LNG…
Oil prices rose on Tuesday, as investors closely watched US President’s threats to impose higher tariffs on European countries due to his desire to buy Greenland, and better-than-expected economic growth figures from China. According to government data released on Monday, China’s refinery output increased by 4.1% year-on-year in 2025, while crude oil production rose by…
Oil prices extended gains for a fourth consecutive day in Asian trading on Tuesday amid supply disruption risks in Iran.Iran, a major producer in the OPEC group, is facing the biggest anti-government protests in years. According to Bloomberg, exports are expected to be 800,000-900,000 barrels per day, which is about 45% less than initial expectations….
After two consecutive days of declines, both major benchmarks rose by more than 3% on Thursday. Brent crude is poised for a 2.7% gain this week, while WTI is set for a 1.4% increase. The price increase comes after the U.S. President last week ordered the arrest of the Venezuelan President and stated that the…
Oil prices rose on Monday, partially offsetting last week’s 4% decline, as tensions in Venezuela escalated.US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was up 23 cents, or 0.4%, at $57.67 a barrel, while Brent crude futures rose 25 cents, or 0.4%, to $61.37 a barrel. However, with no clear direction in the markets, concerns about oversupply…
Oil prices were mostly unchanged in Asian markets on Monday after last week’s gains. This was due to the stalled US-Russia talks on the Ukraine issue and hopes that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates this weekend. Recent US-led talks have failed to resolve the Russia-Ukraine standoff. Markets are pricing in an 88% chance…
US crude inventories rose by 1.3 million barrels in the week ended November 7, according to market sources on Wednesday, citing data from the American Petroleum Institute. Gasoline and distillate inventories fell, citing API data. Prices fell more than $2 a barrel on Wednesday after the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) said global…
Oil prices rose slightly in Asian markets on Friday. This was due to a slight depreciation of the US dollar. When the dollar is weak, foreign buyers can immediately buy goods (such as oil) that are sold in dollars, which leads to a slight increase in prices. By 2025, the alliance of oil-producing countries known…
