Crude oil saw an upwards adjustment on Monday despite worsening coronavirus situation in Asia, with the market still hoping of a demand recovery. Hence, Brent crude increased by 1.1% to settle at $69.46 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude ended at $ 66.27 a barrel, notching a 1.4% gain day-on-day.
read more... 18/05/2021
Crude oil prices corrected slightly lower on Monday as the resurgence of COVID-19 cases in Japan and India set a sour tone for oil trading. The losses were limited after OPEC+ joint technical committee (JTC) has kept its forecast for growth in global oil demand this year. Hence, Brent crude slipped by 0.7% to $65.65 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude eased by 0.4% to $61.91 a barrel.
read more... 27/04/2021
Oil prices retreated on Tuesday as a sharp increase in COVID-19 infections in India, Asia’s third-largest economy raised worries about demand recovery. Hence, Brent crude lost 0.7% to settle at $66.57 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude declined by 1.1% to end at $62.67 a barrel amid a surprise API inventory build.
read more... 21/04/2021
Crude oil markets moved sideways on Monday, but a weaker U.S. Dollar offered some bullish support. However, the gains were capped by the resurgence of the pandemic in India and negotiations likely to lead to a relaxation of economic sanctions against Iran. Hence, Brent crude rose by 0.4% to settle at $67.05 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude closed at $63.38 a barrel, posting equally a 0.4% gain.
read more... 20/04/2021
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has awarded a third Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) bunker supplier license to Total’s subsidiary in charge of worldwide bunkering activities, Total Marine Fuels Private Limited, for a five-year term starting January 1st, 2022.
read more... 16/03/2021