Oil prices increased by about $2 in early trade on Wednesday as industry data revealed a larger-than-anticipated draw in U.S. oil storage and concerns about Middle Eastern supply disruptions as a result of the escalating Israel-Hamas war. The price of Brent crude futures increased $1.62, or 1.8%, to $91.49 a barrel as investors prepared for…
Oil prices increased on Friday as supplies tightened and Russian production appeared to be declining. The market was anticipating the IEA’s monthly report, which would provide more insight into the forecast for global demand, later in the day. The price of Brent crude futures had increased by 34 cents, or 0.39%, to $86.43 per barrel….
Although a recovery in Chinese demand and a weaker dollar offered some support, oil prices fell in Monday’s Asian morning session as worries about potential future interest rate hikes in the United States continued to worry investors. The price of Brent crude futures had dropped 15 cents, or 0.18%, to $82.63 per barrel. West Texas…
Oil prices dropped on Monday as a result of worries that expanding COVID-19 restrictions in China will reduce demand, countering indications that production at the largest U.S. shale field is slowing down. After falling 1.2% on Friday, Brent crude futures were down 36 cents, or 0.4%, to $95.41 a barrel. After closing Friday’s trading session…
Oil in Asia was lower on Friday morning but recorded solid gains at the end of the week and month. Fuel demand is growing faster than supply, while vaccination rates have mitigated the impact of the renaissance on Govt-19 cases worldwide. Brent oil futures were down 0.79% at $ 74.51 after rising 1.75% on Thursday….
Oil rose in Asia on Wednesday morning, leaving the U.S. An imbalance in crude supply increased, which strengthened expectations that fuel demand would outweigh supply growth. However, the increasing number of COVID-19 cases worldwide has made black liquid profitable. Brent oil futures rose 0.65% to $ 74 after scattering 2 cents during the previous session…
Oil in Asia fell on Friday morning, but caught up largely three days earlier, hoping rising demand would tighten global markets. Brent oil futures were down 0.37% at 5 73.52. WTI futures fell 0.38%. 71.64 and was down 0.3% in early Asian trade after accumulating more than 8% in the previous three sessions. Brent and…
Brent crude is down $ 1.08 or 1.5% Oil prices fell more than $ 1 a barrel on Monday after OPEC + group of producers agreed to overcome internal divisions and boost production, sparking some concerns about crude surpluses as covid-19 infections continue to rise in many countries. After falling nearly 3% last week, Brent…
Data showing that China’s crude imports have declined in the first half of 2021 has raised fuel demand. However, the black liquid is still close to a week high as supply concerns persist with the economic recovery from COVID-19. Brent oil futures rose 0.34% to $ 76.23 during the previous session. WTI futures were down…
Oil prices rose on Tuesday, offsetting some of the losses of the previous day as the U.S. Tight supply and expectations for a more balanced supply of crude goods provided support, however, fears about the spreading COVID-19 variant paid off. Brent crude for September was up 19 cents, or 0.3%, at 0.521 to $ 75.35…
