Crude oil prices lost ground on Tuesday in a volatile week, as markets continue to fear a global recession and demand is declining. On the other side, Saudi Arabia urges OPEC+ to cut more supply which could support the market later on. Nevertheless, Brent and WTI crude traded 5.5% lower at $99.31 a barrel, and $91.64 respectively.
read more... 31/08/2022
Crude oil prices extended gains on Monday amid potential OPEC+ output cuts and conflict in Libya. Brent crude soared by 4.1% to settle at $105.09 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude increased by 4.2%, to close at $ 97.01 a barrel.
read more... 30/08/2022
U.S. Federal Reserve's warnings about imminent economic hardship and Saudi Arabia's signals that OPEC will restrict output supported oil prices. As a result, Brent crude oil increased by 1.7% to reach $100.99 a barrel in a volatile trading on Friday, while WTI rose by 0.6% to reach $93.06 a barrel.
read more... 29/08/2022
Oil prices increased after a tumultuous trading session on Wednesday on concerns that the US will not take into account more Iran concessions in response to a draft agreement that would reinstate Tehran's nuclear agreement and maybe the OPEC member's crude exports. Consequently, WTI crude gained 1.2% to settle at $94.89. Brent crude oil increased by 1% to end at $101.22.
read more... 25/08/2022
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