Tuesday saw an increase in oil prices following Saudi Arabia's suggestion that output from OPEC+ be cut to sustain prices if Iranian petroleum returns. The likelihood of a reduction in U.S. stocks supported the price of Brent crude oil, which ended 3.9% higher at $100.22. WTI crude increased by 3.7% to $93.74.
read more... 24/08/2022
Crude oil prices dropped to end the day almost flat on Monday despite OPEC's warning that it could need to tighten production. The prospect of a nuclear agreement that would allow Iran's oil to be sold again after sanctions dampened the settlement. As such, Brent crude lost 0.3% to settle at $96.48 a barrel, while WTI decreased by 0.5% to $90.77.
read more... 23/08/2022
Oil prices fell on Wednesday as OPEC+ countries agreed to raise their September oil output targets by 100,000 barrels per day. As such, Brent crude oil price settled 3.8% lower at $96.78, while WTI crude fell by around 4% to $90.66 per barrel.
read more... 04/08/2022
On Tuesday oil forward prices saw a slight increase ahead of this week OPEC+ meeting, which may not result in a further increase in crude production due to concerns that a potential global recession may restrict energy demand. As such, Brent crude oil price settled 0.5% higher at $100.54, WTI crude rose by 0.6% to $94.42 per barrel.
read more... 03/08/2022
Oil prices rose on Friday as attention shifted to the OPEC+ meeting this week and waning hopes that the producing group increasing supply soon. Thus, Brent crude oil price settled 2.7% higher to $110.01, WTI crude rose by 2.3% to $98.62 per barrel.
read more... 01/08/2022