Oil prices weakened on Wednesday, reflecting an unexpected build in U.S. crude inventories, in contrast to analysts' forecasts. As a result, Brent crude retreated by 0.4% to settle slightly above $86 a barrel, while WTI crude settled at $81.35 a barrel, down 0.3% day-on-day.
read more... 28/03/2024
Oil prices increased by about 2% on Thursday, hitting their highest level in four months, boosted by new forecasts from the International Energy Agency (IEA) warning of potential supply shortages until year-end. The EIA report also revealed a notable 5.7-million-barrel decrease in gasoline stocks, the steepest decline since early November. Thus, the Brent crude oil stood at $85.42 a barrel, while WTI crude settled at $81.26 a barrel.
read more... 15/03/2024
Oil prices retreated on Monday despite recent production cuts extensions declared by the OPEC+ members, as worries about demand outweighed. Consequently, the Brent crude oil fell by 1% to settle at $82.80 a barrel, while WTI crude tumbled by 1.5% to stand at $78.74 a barrel.
read more... 05/03/2024
Oil prices posted mixed evolution on Wednesday, driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions and a 4.2-million-barrel build in US crude inventories. As a result, Brent crude stabilised at $83.68 a barrel, and WTI crude retreated by 0.4% to settle at $78.54 a barrel.
read more... 29/02/2024
Oil prices rose by about 1% on Wednesday after the announcement of a massive contraction in US inventories amid the storm that hit the United States. Consequently, Brent crude settled at $80.04, while WTI crude settled at $75.09 per barrel.
read more... 25/01/2024