Oil prices rebounded on Wednesday as U.S. crude stockpiles fell last week for the sixth straight week. In addition, an OPEC report foresaw an undersupplied market this year, boosting crude demand. As a result, Brent crude edged 0.5% higher to end at $75.13 a barrel. The American WTI increased by 0.7% to settle at 73.47 a barrel.
read more... 01/07/2021
Crude oil prices stabilised on Tuesday, with the market still focused on the upcoming OPEC summit, where the organization is set to plan their output strategy for the coming months. Hence, Brent crude steadied at $74.76 a barrel. At the same time, U.S. WTI crude ended rather flat at $72.98 a barrel.
read more... 30/06/2021
Crude oil futures retreated on Tuesday, with Brent crude rathe flat following a day with no major events. However, expectations that OPEC+ may decide to further boost crude production starting in August added further pressure on oil prices. Hence, Brent crude steadied at $74.81 a barrel. At the same time, U.S. WTI crude decreased by 1.1% to $72.85 a barrel.
read more... 23/06/2021
Crude oil price growth was counterbalanced on Wednesday by a strong increase in US gasoline reserves and pessimistic views over demand. Consequently, Brent oil stagnated at $72.22 a barrel, while WTI crude edged 0.1% lower at $69.96 a barrel.
read more... 10/06/2021
Oil prices saw another day of losses on Thursday as investors remained concerned about a possible return of Iranian supply, the rise of U.S. crude stocks and rising coronavirus figures in Asia. Hence, Brent crude shed by $1.55, or 2.3% to settle at $65.11 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude declined by $1.42, or 2.2% to end at $61.94 a barrel.
read more... 21/05/2021