Oil crude prices fell sharply on Tuesday in a choppy trade, following API data indicating an increase in inventories, and on expectations for lower fuel demand amid trade tensions between the U.S. and China. Brent crude slumped by 1.9% to $75.91 a barrel, while WTI crude traded 1.3% down at $66.18 a barrel.
read more... 31/10/2018
Oil prices eased on Monday, amid weaker stock markets and on signs of rising global supplies shrugging off US sanctions imposed on Iranian crude. In addition, Washington released a report indicating another round of tariffs on Chinese production, which also creates a bearish sentiment. Accordingly, Brent crude edged 0.4% lower at $77.34 a barrel. WTI crude lost 0.8% to $67.04 a barrel.
read more... 30/10/2018
Oil major BP PLC on Tuesday said higher oil prices and a positive operating performance led to a doubling in the company's quarterly profit.
read more... 30/10/2018
Friday saw an upward trend in oil prices, as looming Washington’s sanctions over Iranian crude exports will likely lead to a reduction in the market supplies. Accordingly, Brent crude ended 1% higher at $77.62 a barrel. Meanwhile, WTI crude gained only 0.4% to 67.59 a barrel.
read more... 29/10/2018
Oil prices slumped on Tuesday, following Saudi Arabia promises to supply the market, as the U.S. sanctions over the Iranian exports will be implemented in less than 2 weeks. Brent crude price tumbled by 4.3% to $76.44 a barrel. Meanwhile, price for WTI crude decreased by 4.2% to $66.43 a barrel.
read more... 24/10/2018