At their latest meeting in early December, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its partners, led by Russia, agreed to reduce their combined production of crude oil to some 2.2 million barrels daily.
read more... 02/01/2024
Crude oil futures retreated on Thursday following announcements from additional shipping firms indicating their readiness to navigate the Red Sea route. This development has helped to alleviate worries about potential supply interruptions, even as tensions continue to remain high in the Middle East. Hence, Brent crude declined by 1.5% to settle at $78.39 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude dipped by about 3% to $71.77 a barrel.
read more... 29/12/2023
Crude oil futures retreated on Wednesday, erasing approximately half of the gains from the previous session. Nevertheless, the persistently deteriorating security situation in the Middle East kept prices near one-month highs due to potential threats to energy shipments. Hence, Brent crude declined by 1.8% to settle at $79.65 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude decreased by about $2% to 74.11 a barrel.
read more... 28/12/2023
Crude oil prices surged more than 2% on Tuesday, hitting their monthly peak. The increase was due to fears of shipping disruptions following further Red Sea ship attacks and hopes of interest rate cuts boosting economic growth and fuel demand. Hence, Brent crude traded at $81.07 a barrel, while WTI crude traded at $75.57 a barrel.
read more... 27/12/2023
Crude oil prices were rather flat on Monday but posted their biggest weekly gain since October as tensions persisted in the Middle East. Hence, Brent crude traded at $79.07 a barrel, while WTI crude traded at $73.56 a barrel.
read more... 26/12/2023