Oil prices increased on Friday as traders bet that Russian crude exports from the Baltic region will decline in December, allaying concerns that an impending Arctic storm across the United States could dampen the rise in demand for transportation fuel over the holiday season. Brent crude was up 88 cents, or 1.1%, to $81.86 per…
As optimism from China’s reopening and a resurgence in oil demand overshadowed worries of a global recession, oil prices recovered ground on Monday after dropping more than $2 per barrel in the previous session. While U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was at $74.89 a barrel, up 60 cents or 0.8%, Brent crude futures increased 72…
The government on Thursday reduced the windfall tax on exports of domestically produced crude oil and diesel due to the decline in the price of oil globally. The windfall tax on locally produced crude oil has been reduced by Rs 1,700 per tonne from Rs 4,900 per tonne, according to a notice from the finance…
Early trade on Wednesday saw a decrease in oil prices as industry data revealed a significant gain in U.S. crude stocks rather than the expected decline. This confirmed concerns about a weaker demand even as supply is becoming more constrained. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures for the United States decreased by 30 cents, or…
Oil prices rebounded from a one-year low on Friday as traders bought into severely discounted markets, but they were still headed for steep losses this week as the outlook for petroleum consumption was weakened by growing recession fears and rising interest rates. The U.S.-Canada Keystone pipeline was shut down after a spill in Kansas, but…
The government decreased the windfall tax on diesel exports on Wednesday while raising it on domestically produced crude oil. According to a government statement, the tax on crude oil produced by local companies, such as the state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), was increased from Rs 9,500 per tonne to Rs 10,200 per tonne…
Early on Tuesday, oil prices barely changed as concerns about supply outweighed concerns about the economy and China’s adherence to its zero-COVID policy. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude increased 7 cents, or 0.1%, to $91.86 per barrel while Brent crude increased 7 cents, or 0.1%, to $97.99 a barrel by 0155 GMT. On Monday,…
The government reduced the windfall tax on local crude oil exports on Tuesday from Rs 11,000 per tonne to Rs 9,500 per tonne. The windfall tax on aviation fuel exports (ATF) has, however, been raised from Rs 3.50 per litre to Rs 5 per litre. Diesel fuel now costs Rs. 13 per litre after an…
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…
As the dollar and U.S. bond yields fell on Wednesday, gold prices increased to a two-week high on speculation that the Federal Reserve might tone down its hawkish policy of rate hikes from December. After reaching its highest level since October 13, spot gold increased by 1% to $1,669.22 per ounce. At $1,673.80, U.S. gold…
