Crude oil prices retreated on Thursday in the absence of confirmation on banning Russian oil by the European Union. News that exports from Kazakhstan's Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) terminal may partially resume added further pressure. Hence, Brent crude decreased by 2.1%, to settle at $119.03 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude lost 2.3%, to settle at $112.34.
read more... 25/03/2022
With Europe planning to end its reliance on Russian gas as quickly as possible, Norway, the second-largest gas exporter to the EU, “wants to actively contribute to the rapid development of the hydrogen market in Germany” and on the continent.
read more... 18/03/2022
Crude oil prices corrected lower on Thursday amid signs of progress in talks in Vienna to resurrect the Iranian nuclear deal that could pave the way for more crude exports from Iran. Hence, Brent crude fell by $1.84, or 1.9%, to settle at $92.97 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude dropped by $1.90, or 2.0%, to settle at $91.76.
read more... 18/02/2022
Crude oil prices were steady to bearish on Tuesday, as the market remained cautious ahead of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) and its Opec+ partners meeting, as well as the release of US inventories. Thus, Brent crude declined by 2.3% to settle at $89.16 a barrel. Meanwhile, the American WTI crude price steadied at $88.20 a barrel.
read more... 02/02/2022
Crude oil prices continued to climb on Monday, primarily following the decision from OPEC to hold back on production despite calls for increased output. The passage of a $1 trillion U.S. infrastructure spending package and news that Saudi Arabia lifted prices for crude exports lent further support to crude prices.
read more... 09/11/2021