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
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