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Russia Backs Another 500,000 Bpd Oil Production Increase
Despite renewed fears about oil demand due to the new coronavirus strain, the leader of the non-OPEC group in the OPEC+ pact, Russia, is still in favor of another 500,000 bpd increase in the alliance’s oil production from February, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing officials with knowledge of the Russian oil policy.
read more... 22/12/2020
Daily (15.12.2020): Oil prices hit their highest levels in nine-months on Monday amid vaccine rollout
Crude oil futures gained ground on Monday despite OPEC cutting its forecast for 2021 growth in oil demand, with traders focusing over the start of the coronavirus vaccine campaign in the United States. Hence, Brent crude for February delivery rose by 32 cents, or 0.6%, to settle at $50.29 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude for January delivery increased by 42 cents, or 0.9%, to end at $46.99 a barrel. Both contracts climbed to their highest level in nine months.
read more... 15/12/2020
Daily (08.12.2020): Oil prices strated the week on the back foot amid renewed COVID-19 fears
Crude oil prices closed lower on Monday, starting the week with a negative performance, as concerns about the surging number of coronavirus cases in many countries overshadowed positive impact from COVID-19 vaccine news and smaller than expected increase in output by the OPEC+ alliance. Heightened tensions between the United States and China put further pressure on WTI price. Hence, Brent crude declined by 0.9% to settle at $48.79 a barrel. Meanwhile, WTI crude decreased by 1% to end at $45.46 a barrel.
read more... 08/12/2020
Daily (07.12.2020): An agreement at the OPEC+ summit boosted oil prices on Friday
The positive conclusion of the OPEC+ summit and the decision of its members to increase production gradually over the course of 2021, lent support to crude oil prices, sending them higher on Friday. As such, Brent crude for February delivery edged 1.1% higher at $49.25 a barrel, while WTI oil ended 1.4% up at $46.26 a barrel.
read more... 07/12/2020
Daily (04.12.2020): Oil prices hit their highest levels since March after OPEC agreed to gradually increase production
Crude oil futures jumped to their highest levels since March after OPEC+ agreed to gradually return to the market 2 million barrels per day expected early next year, starting with 500,000 barrels per day in January, at the end of four days tough negotiations. The deal is a compromise meant to allow its members to benefit from rising prices without flooding the market. Hence, Brent crude increased by 1% to settle at $48.71 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude rose by 0.8% to end at $45.28 a barrel.
read more... 04/12/2020