Oil prices surged on Thursday due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, overshadowing ongoing concerns about oversupply and weak demand. Consequently, Brent crude increased by 1.5% to settle at $82.86 a barrel, while WTI crude climbed by about 2% to stand at $78.03 a barrel.
read more... 16/02/2024
Oil prices declined on Wednesday amid signs of a strong supply outlook following a significant surge of 12 million barrels in US crude oil inventories. As a result, Brent crude fell by about 1% to stand at $81.60 a barrel, while WTI crude dropped by more than 1.5% to settle at $76.64 a barrel.
read more... 15/02/2024
Oil prices finished higher on Tuesday, despite a disappointing inflation report from the United States, which some saw as a sign that demand remains sustained. Hence, Brent crude rose by about 1% to settle at $82.77 a barrel, while WTI crude increased by more than 1.2% to stand at $77.87 a barrel.
read more... 14/02/2024
Oil prices ended mixed on Monday, with the market showing some relaxation after the recent surge. Nonetheless, geopolitical tensions persist. Consequently, Brent crude traded 0.2% lower at $82 a barrel, while WTI crude remained relatively stable to bullish at $76.92 a barrel.
read more... 13/02/2024
Oil prices rose by about 1% on Friday, stimulated by concerns over Middle East conflict as well as strong tensions on refined products. Consequently, Brent crude settled at $82.19 a barrel, while WTI crude stood at $76.84 a barrel.
read more... 12/02/2024