Oil prices settled marginally higher on Monday as fears of a future recession competed with the prospect of stronger fuel demand due to the forthcoming summer driving season in the United States and Shanghai's preparations to reopen after a two-month coronavirus quarantine. Hence, Brent crude rose by 87 cents, or 0.7%, to $113.42 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude steadied at $110.29 per barrel.
read more... 24/05/2022
Oil prices increased modestly on Friday due to strong demand and increased supply concerns, as Europe continues to restrict Russian oil. As a result, Brent crude gained 0.5% to end at $112.55 a barrel.
read more... 23/05/2022
Oil prices rebounded on Thursday after two days of losses, back by dollar weakness and expectations that China could ease export curbs, boosting demand. As a result, Brent crude rose by 2.7% to $112.04 per barrel.
read more... 20/05/2022
Oil prices fell on Wednesday, after government data showed U.S. refiners ramped up output, while equities fell. Consequently, Brent crude dropped by 2.5% to $109.11 a barrel, and WTI crude oil fell by 2.5% to $109.59 a barrel.
read more... 19/05/2022
After hitting seven-week highs on Monday, oil prices fell by 2% on Tuesday as the US could lift certain restrictions on Venezuela's government. Brent crude ended 2% lower at $114.24 a barrel on Tuesday.
read more... 18/05/2022