Latest news
Daily (16.07.2021): Crude oil prices extended losses on Thursday on expectations for increased supplies
Crude oil prices continued to fall on Thursday on expectation for an increase in supply after Reuters reported that Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) had reached a compromise deal. Moreover, U.S. fuel stocks rose, providing additional pressure to prices. As such, Brent crude fell by 1.7% to settle at $73.47 a barrel. The American WTI shed by 2% to end at 71.65 p/therm.
read more... 16/07/2021
Daily (07.07.2021): Oil prices slumped by over 3% on Tuesday after OPEC producers canceled meeting over supply dispute
Crude oil prices slumped on Tuesday after OPEC producers failed to agree a supply increase. On Monday, ministers from OPEC canceled a meeting after failing to resolve a dispute between the largest producer Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Hence, Brent crude slumped by $2.63 a barrel, or 3.4%, to settle at $74.53 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude tumbled by $1.79, or 2.4%, to end at $73.37 a barrel.
read more... 07/07/2021
Norway's Equinor aims to triple UK hydrogen production capacity
Norwegian oil and gas firm Equinor said on Tuesday it had raised its hydrogen production goal in the United Kingdom to 1.8 gigawatts (GW), following a visit of Britain's Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng to Oslo.
read more... 29/06/2021
Daily (17.06.2021): Crude oil prices strengthened on Wednesday amid declining US crude reserves
Oil prices rose on Wednesday, supported by declining crude reserves in the United States, according to the EIA’s weekly report. However, a fluctuating US dollar due to inflation concerns had limited gains. As a result, Brent oil edged 0.5% higher at $74.39 a barrel, while WTI crude closed on par with Tuesday’s settlement, at $72.15 a barrel.
read more... 17/06/2021
Daily (09.06.2021): Crude oil prices hit multi-year highs on Tuesday amid barriers to the revival of Iran's nuclear deal
Oil prices continued the steady upturn to settle at multi-year highs on Tuesday after the U.S. asserted that the return of the Iranian crude supply would not happen soon even if the United States were to reach a nuclear deal with Iran. The visible global recovery following the coronavirus, with lockdown restrictions loosened in most countries, added to the upside. Hence, Brent crude increased by 15 to settle at $ 72.22 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude rose by 1.2% to $70.05 a barrel.
read more... 09/06/2021