Oil prices extended their gains on Friday, as supply shortages continued to boost prices, while indicators provided favourable news on demand in China and the United States. As a result, Brent crude edged 0.2% up at $93.93 a barrel, while WTI crude advanced by 0.7% to $90.77 a barrel.
read more... 18/09/2023
Oil prices climbed by 2% on Thursday, again reaching their highest level since November, boosted by fears of insufficient supply in the face of persistent demand for oil. As a result, Brent crude settled at $93.70 a barrel, while WTI crude stood at $90.16 a barrel.
read more... 15/09/2023
On Wednesday, crude oil prices edged lower due to stronger US crude inventories. Hence, Brent crude slipped by 0.2% to $91.88 a barrel, while WTI crude declined by 0.4% to $88.52 a barrel.
read more... 14/09/2023
Crude oil prices increased on Tuesday, hitting levels not seen since last November amid announcement that Saudi Arabia and Russia extended their voluntary production cuts, in a move to stabilize the markets. The closure of four oil export terminals in Libya due to a weekend storm provided additional support to oil prices. Hence, Brent crude rose by 1.6% to end at $92.06 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude gained 1.8% to end at $88.84 a barrel.
read more... 13/09/2023
Crude oil prices remained relatively steady as they appeared to have reached a point of equilibrium due to the combination of declining demand and reduced OPEC production. Hence, Brent crude traded at $90.64 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI edged 0.3% lower at $87.29 a barrel.
read more... 12/09/2023