Oil prices rebounded by 2% on Tuesday after a significant drop the previous day. The market's attention was focused on concerns over global crude supplies due to the shutdown of a major Libyan field and tensions in the Red Sea. Thus, Brent crude stood at $77.59, while WTI crude settled at $72.24 per barrel.
read more... 10/01/2024
On Monday, oil prices tumbled. The drop was attributed to Saudi Arabia's decision to reduce its tariffs as part of a strategic move to reposition itself amid uncertainties and increasing competition in the market. As a result, Brent crude settled 3.3% lower at $76.12, while WTI crude declined by more than 4% to stand at $70.77 per barrel.
read more... 09/01/2024
On Friday, oil prices bounced back, supported by a decrease in Libyan supply and concerns about the potential expansion of the conflict in the Middle East to other countries, with traders opting for cautious positions ahead of the weekend. As a result, Brent crude settled 1.5% higher at $78.76, while WTI crude rose by more than 2% to end at $73.81 per barrel.
read more... 08/01/2024
Oil prices fell by about 1% on Thursday, undermined by a jump in US gasoline and diesel inventories, which raised questions in the market about the state of demand in the US. Consequently, Brent crude ended at $77.59, while WTI crude settled at $72.19 per barrel.
read more... 05/01/2024
On Wednesday, oil prices saw an increase of over 3%, driven by the shutdown of a significant oil field in Libya due to protests. This occurred against the backdrop of tensions in the Red Sea that raised concerns about potential supply disruptions. As a result, Brent crude settled at $78.25, while WTI crude closed at $72.70 per barrel.
read more... 04/01/2024