Oil prices surged on Wednesday, as U.S. government data pointed out stronger demand for gasoline and distillates. Brent crude climbed 1% higher to end at $72.90 a barrel. Meanwhile, WTI crude also hiked by 1% to $68.76 a barrel, even though U.S. oil production hit a new record of 11 million barrels per day.
read more... 19/07/2018
Oil prices increased on Tuesday, due to a decline in stocks and as two of four processing terminals in Venezuela are likely to close because of scheduled maintenance this month. Brent crude rose by 0.5% to $72.16 a barrel. However, WTI crude was almost steady at $68.08 a barrel.
read more... 18/07/2018
Oil prices plummeted on Monday, as ports in Libya resumed their activity and traders count on a boost in supply from Russia and other producers. Brent crude tumbled by 4.6% to $71.84 a barrel, its lowest level since the middle of April. Meanwhile, WTI crude slumped by 4.2% to end at $68.06 a barrel.
read more... 17/07/2018
Oil prices hiked on Friday, due to the stoppage in Norway and Iraq, while a decline in supplies from Venezuela influenced the global output. Brent crude soared by 1.2% to $75.33 a barrel. Meanwhile, WTI crude settled 1% higher at $71.01, despite U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s statement that Washington would consider granting waivers to Iran's crude buyers.
read more... 16/07/2018
Oil prices were mixed on Thursday, spurred by news that the U.S. market has been undersupplied due to the loss of some Canadian oil production. Brent crude surged by 1.4% to $74.45 a barrel. Meanwhile, WTI crude edged 0.1% lower at $70.33 a barrel, as inventories at the Cushing delivery hub had fallen by almost 1M barrels.
read more... 13/07/2018