Oil prices rebounded on Tuesday, as the market saw the prospect of an end to US monetary tightening in the wake of disappointing US indicators, against the backdrop of a slowdown in Russian exports. Consequently, WTI crude advanced by more than 2%, reaching $75.75 per barrel. At the same time, Brent crude also increased by 1.4%, settling at $79.63 per barrel.
read more... 19/07/2023
Oil prices pursued their downward trend on Friday, ending the week sharply lower, as investors feared that interest rate hikes in both Europe and the United States would depress activity and hence demand for energy. As a result, WTI crude edged lower to settle at $69.16 a barrel, while Brent crude ended at $73.85 a barrel.
read more... 26/06/2023
The UK Government will backtrack on plans to include a ban on opening new coal mines in its updated Energy Bill currently moving through Parliament, the BBC reports.
read more... 21/06/2023
Oil prices tumbled following a turbulent session on Thursday after reports, later denied by the White House, of an imminent agreement between the US and Iran on oil sanctions. Brent crude dropped by 1.3% to settle at $75.96 a barrel. Meanwhile, WTI crude declined by about 2% closing at $71.29 a barrel.
read more... 09/06/2023
Crude oil prices extended gains on Tuesday amid expected weak gasoline market and after Saudi energy minister warned about increased prospect of further OPEC+ outputs cuts. Hence, Brent crude ended at $76.84 a barrel, posting an 1.2% rise. Meanwhile, WTI crude rose by 1.2% to close at $72.9 a barrel.
read more... 24/05/2023