The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries predicted that India’s oil consumption will increase to 5.80 million barrels per day in 2025, a 4.1% increase from the 5.57 million barrels per day predicted in 2024. The cartel noted in its most recent oil market report for the month that rising economic activity will lead to higher…
Early on Wednesday in Asian trading, oil prices began to decline as traders withdrew some of their capital following two sessions in which benchmarks surged to multi-month highs, dampening investor demand due to a stronger dollar. May delivery of Brent oil futures dropped 19 cents, or 0.2%, to $87.19 per barrel. The April delivery of…
On Friday, oil prices fluctuated as investors considered the dwindling demand prediction by a powerful organization and the unimpressive U.S. retail sales report that raised hopes for interest rate reduction in the country. At 01:31 , Brent crude futures fell 11 cents, or 0.1%, to $82.75 a barrel. At $78.04 a barrel, U.S. West Texas…
