Crude oil prices gained ground on Friday as increased concerns about reduced Russian exports counterbalanced increased supply to the market from emergency reserves. Brent crude soared by $2.20, or 2.19%, to settle at $102.78 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude increased by $2.23 to $98.26 a barrel.
read more... 11/04/2022
Oil prices extended losses for the third day in a row on Thursday amid uncertainty that the eurozone will be able to effectively penalize Russian energy exports and after consuming nations announced a large release of oil from emergency reserves. The coronavirus outbreak in Shanghai that has forced a lockdown in China's second-largest city put further pressure on prices. Hence, Brent crude slipped by 49 cents, or 0.5%, to settle at $100.58 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude lost 20 cents, or 0.6%, to settle at $96.03 a barrel.
read more... 08/04/2022
Crude oil prices slumped to their lowest levels since March 16 on Wednesday amid news that member states of the International Energy Agency (IEA) will release 120 million barrels from strategic reserves to put an end to the escalating prices. Hence, Brent crude dropped by $5.57, or 5.2%, at $101.07 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude fell by $5.73, or 5.6%, to settle at $96.23 a barrel.
read more... 07/04/2022
Oil prices decreased on Tuesday as reports about a new round of sanctions against Russia for its alleged war crimes in Ukraine were offset by the extended lockdown in Shanghai. Hence, Brent crude declined by 89 cents, or 0.8%, to settle at $106.64 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude fell by $1.32, or 1.3% to settle at $101.96 a barrel.
read more... 06/04/2022
Oil prices rebounded sharply on Monday as the EU is considering further sanctions against Russia, potentially including energy imports, due to war crimes in Ukraine. Hence, Brent crude soared by $3.14, or 3%, to settle at $107.53 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude surged by $4.01, or 4%, to settle at $103.28 a barrel.
read more... 05/04/2022