Oil prices declined on Monday, influenced by easing geopolitical tensions amid renewed optimism for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, potentially tied to potential hostage releases. Hence, Brent crude decreased by 1%, reaching $88.4 per barrel, and WTI crude similarly dropped by 1%, to settle at $82.63 per barrel.
read more... 30/04/2024
Oil prices rose by $1 on Wednesday following the news that three sons of a Hamas leader were killed in an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip. This development raised concerns that ceasefire negotiations could face obstacles. Hence, Brent crude settled at $90.48 a barrel, while WTI crude ended at $86.21 a barrel. Oil prices rose by $1 on Wednesday following the news that three sons of a Hamas leader were killed in an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip. This development raised concerns that ceasefire negotiations could face obstacles. Hence, Brent crude settled at $90.48 a barrel, while WTI crude ended at $86.21 a barrel.
read more... 11/04/2024
On Tuesday, crude oil prices kept declining as investors assessed the possible consequences of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. This deal has the potential to conclude the ongoing Gaza conflict, which has persisted for six months. Hence, Brent crude declined by 1% to settle at $89.42 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude dropped by 1.4% to $85.23 a barrel.
read more... 10/04/2024
On Monday, oil prices retreated after sharp price climbs amid hopes of a de-escalation in the Gaza conflict. Brent crude rose by 1% to $90.38 a barrel, while WTI crude experienced a similar 1% decrease to $86.43 a barrel.
read more... 09/04/2024
Oil prices finished slightly down on Friday, hampered by Gaza ceasefire hopes as well as a stronger dollar. Hence, Brent crude edged 0.4% lower at $85.43 a barrel, while WTI crude stood at $80.63 a barrel, down 0.5% day-on-day.
read more... 25/03/2024