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 for a second consecutive session on Friday, driven by traders hedging their positions in anticipation of potential geopolitical events in the Middle East over the weekend. As a result, Brent crude increased by 0.5% to close at $89.5 per barrel, and WTI crude edged 0.3% up to settle at $83.85 per barrel.
read more... 29/04/2024
Oil prices posted modest gains on Thursday, supported by intensifying Middle East tensions. However, a pessimistic global demand outlook capped gain. Thus, Brent crude rose by 1.1% to settle slightly above $89 a barrel, while WTI crude edged 1% higher at $83.57 a barrel.
read more... 26/04/2024
Oil prices closed lower on Wednesday, pressured by weak gasoline demand in the US and a decrease in geopolitical risk premium. However, an unexpected decline in US crude inventories helped mitigate these losses by providing some support to the market. Consequently, Brent crude fell by 0.5% to settle slightly above $88 a barrel, while WTI crude reached $82.81 a barrel, falling by 0.7% day-on-day.
read more... 25/04/2024
On Tuesday, oil prices rebounded as the U.S. dollar index dropped to its lowest point in over a week, with investors redirecting their attention from tensions in the Middle East to the condition of global economies. Brent crude increased by 2% to $88.42 per barrel, while WTI crude also rose by 2%, reaching $83.36 per barrel.
read more... 24/04/2024