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Daily (03.01.2024): Gas prices declined on Tuesday amid anticipated warm weather and abundant supply
Despite ongoing tensions in the Red Sea related to shipping, oil prices experienced a decline of more than 1.5% on Tuesday. The upward surge of the dollar also put pressure on prices. Consequently, Brent crude ended at $75.89, and WTI crude stood at $70.38 per barrel.
read more... 03/01/2024
Daily (02.01.2024): Oil prices lost 10% on a yearly basis amid geopolitical worries
Oil prices ended 2023 with about 10% loss on the year, or the first annual decline since 2020, after a year of economic and geopolitical concerns and supply cuts caused significant changes in prices. Brent crude oil traded 1.7% lower at $77.04 a barrel, while the WTI settled 0.2% down at 71.65 a barrel.
read more... 02/01/2024
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OPEC’s Influence on Oil Prices To Remain Significant In 2024
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
Daily (29.12.2023): Oil prices continued their losses on Thursday as shipping companies indicated readiness to navigate Red Sea
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
Daily (28.12.2023): Oil prices dropped by about 2% on Wednesday, with investors digesting Red Sea developments
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