OPEC and the International Energy Agency both increased their demand forecasts for the year on Wednesday, shaking off the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) report of a large increase in U.S. crude inventories, which resulted in only a slight decline in oil prices. Hence, Brent crude oil edged down at $85.38 a barrel.
read more... 16/02/2023
The chance that OPEC+ will decide to cut supply of crude oil when it meets on October 5 contributed to a weekly rise in oil prices. Nevertheless, Brent crude fell by 0.6% to $87.96 a barrel on Friday, while WTI crude traded 2.1% lower to close at $79.49, on continued worries about global economic recession and low demand.
read more... 03/10/2022
Oil prices increased on Wednesday as global energy analysts forecasted a rise in gas-to-oil change due to to high prices this winter despite the weaker demand outlook. Thus, Brent crude settled 1% higher at $94.10 a barrel, while WTI crude rose by 1.3% to end at $88.48.
read more... 15/09/2022
Oil prices increased by nearly 4% on Friday due to supply reductions. As such, Brent crude settled at $92.84 a barrel. WTI crude closed at $86.79.
read more... 12/09/2022
Oil prices increased on Monday as OPEC+ members agreed to a modest production cut of 100,000 barrels per day to support prices. Thus, Brent crude oil settled 2.9% higher at $95.74. WTI crude rose by 2.8% to end at $89.24.
read more... 06/09/2022