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Daily (23.02.2021): Oil prices settled at their highest levels since January 2020 amid a gradual recovery of U.S. crude output after winter storms
Crude oil futures rallied on Monday to settle at their highest levels in more than a year amid expectations of a slow recovery in output after last week’s deep freeze in Texas which cut U.S. crude production by as much as 40%. The gains were also attributed to expectations that OPEC+ would continue to curb output. Hence, Brent crude soared by $2.33, or 3.7%, to settle at $65.24 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude surged by $2.46, or 4.2%, to settle at $61.70 a barrel.
read more... 23/02/2021
Daily (19.02.2021): UK gas prices surged on Thursday amid diminishing storage levels, supportive technical indicators and stronger carbon prices
Oil prices retreated on Thursday, ending three sessions of increases, despite a larger than expected drop in crude stocks in the United States. The decline came amid speculation that OPEC+ may discuss an increase in production at their meeting early next month. Hence, Brent crude lost 41 cents, or 0.6%, to settle at $63.93 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude fell by 62 cents, or 1%, to settle at $60.52 a barrel.
read more... 19/02/2021
Russia, Saudi Arabia Vow Continued Coordination In Oil Policy
Saudi Arabia and Russia would like to continue their coordination to support oil market stability, the leaders of the two most influential members of the OPEC+ production pact said during a telephone conversation this week.
read more... 18/02/2021
Daily (15.02.2021): Oil prices soared by 2% on Friday, despite bleak demand outlook
Crude oil prices rebounded sharply on Friday to hit 13-month highs. Despite a weak demand outlook reported by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and OPEC, both Brent crude and WTI oil surged by 2.1% to settle at $62.43 and $59.47 a barrel, respectively.
read more... 15/02/2021
Oil Major Total Sees 10 Million Bpd Supply Gap In 2025
France's supermajor Total is warning that the world could find itself with a shortfall of supply of 10 million barrels per day (bpd) between now and 2025, due to continued underinvestment in the industry, the OPEC+ pact, and cracks in the U.S. shale business model.
read more... 11/02/2021