Oil prices posted mixed evolution on Wednesday, driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions and a 4.2-million-barrel build in US crude inventories. As a result, Brent crude stabilised at $83.68 a barrel, and WTI crude retreated by 0.4% to settle at $78.54 a barrel.
read more... 29/02/2024
On Tuesday, oil prices saw a notable rise amid rising tensions in the Middle East and tightening supplies. The suspension of some Russian gasoline exports also lent support to prices. Consequently, Brent crude oil price increased by 1.4% to $83.65 a barrel, while WTI Crude gained 2% to settle at $78.87 a barrel.
read more... 28/02/2024
Oil prices rose on Monday, buoyed by high tensions in the Middle East and firm refined product prices. As a result, Brent crude settled at $82.53 a barrel, and WTI crude reached $77.58 a barrel, both contracts dropping by more than 1% day-on-day.
read more... 27/02/2024
On Friday, oil prices tumbled. The decline was largely attributed to diminishing expectations that the US Federal Reserve would lower interest rates as quickly as the market had initially anticipated. Furthermore, the strength of the US dollar contributed to this sentiment. Consequently, Brent crude stood at $81.62 a barrel, and WTI crude settled at $76.49 a barrel, both contracts dropping by more than 2% day-on-day.
read more... 26/02/2024
Oil prices extended gains on Thursday, with the ongoing bullish sentiment attributed to geopolitical risks in the Middle East, while a marginal rise in crude inventories failed to dampen the market. As a result, both contracts rose by about 1%, with Brent crude standing at $83.67 a barrel, and WTI crude settling at $78.61 a barrel.
read more... 23/02/2024