Oil prices barely changed on Monday as the markets weighed persistent supply shortage worries against an anticipated decline in demand driven by extensive COVID-19 testing in China. Hence, Brent crude ended rather flat to settle at $107.10 a barrel, while U.S. WTI crude slipped by 0.7%, to settle at $104.09 a barrel.
read more... 12/07/2022
On Tuesday, oil prices saw their biggest daily drop since March, as lockdowns in China and mounting concerns about a world recession reduced demand. Brent crude fell by 9.5% to settle at $102.77 a barrel, while WTI crude dropped by 9.9% to $99.5 a barrel.
read more... 06/07/2022
Crude oil prices increased marginally on Tuesday amid continued supply concerns and unwillingness among OPEC nations to increase output noticeably. However, the gains were limited by coronavirus measures in China and fears of a new global recession. Hence, Brent crude rose by 0.5%, to settle at $114.65 a barrel. US WTI crude added 0.7% to $109.52 a barrel.
read more... 22/06/2022
Crude oil prices retreated on Friday after U.S. consumer prices rose more than expected and China imposed new COVID-19 lockdown measures. Hence, Brent crude decreased by 0.9% to settle at $122.01 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude declined by 0.7% to settle at $120.67 a barrel.
read more... 13/06/2022
On Wednesday, oil prices surged to a 13-week high as rising demand expectations in China and the United States, the world's two largest energy consumers, fueled fears about global supply constraints. As a result, Brent crude rose by 2.5% to $123.58 per barrel.
read more... 09/06/2022