Crude oil prices increased on Monday following the extension of production agreements by OPEC+ countries, with Saudi Arabia planning additional cuts in July. Hence, Brent crude increased by 0.8% to settle at $76.71 a barrel. While WTI Crude edged 0.6% higher at $72.15 a barrel.
read more... 06/06/2023
Oil prices rose sharply on Friday amid strong US employment figures. Moreover, debt impasse has been finally overcome. Ahead of OPEC+ meeting, Brent crude rose by 2.5 % to settle at $76.13 a barrel. Meanwhile, WTI crude traded at $71.74 a barrel, up by 2.3% day-on-day.
read more... 05/06/2023
Oil prices plunged by about 5% on Tuesday, amid high Russian exports and slowing Chinese demand with the prospect of a standstill at Sunday's OPEC+ alliance meeting. Hence, Brent crude settled at $69.46 a barrel. Meanwhile, WTI crude traded at $73.54 a barrel.
read more... 31/05/2023
Oil prices gained ground on Friday, spurred by provisional agreement struck by US leaders on raising the debt ceiling and potential output cuts by OPEC+. Brent crude increased by 0.9% to settle at $76.95 a barrel, while WTI gained 1.3% to trade at $72.67 a barrel.
read more... 29/05/2023
Crude oil prices fell sharply on Thursday, dampened by statements from Russia's Deputy Prime Minister for Energy, who rejected a further production cut at the end of the next OPEC+ meeting. Remaining fears over the possibility of a US debt ceiling default have put further pressure on prices. Hence, Brent crude posted a 2.7% decline at $76.26 a barrel. Meanwhile, WTI crude plunged by more than 3% to close at $71.83 a barrel.
read more... 26/05/2023