Crude oil prices fell on Tuesday due to rising concerns about the coronavirus situation in Asia and amid ongoing talks between world powers on a revival of the Iran nuclear deal, which would bring more supply to the market. Hence, Brent crude moved 1.1% lower to settle at $68.71 a barrel, after initially having traded upwards above $70 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude declined by 1.2% to end at $65.49 a barrel.
read more... 19/05/2021
Crude oil markets moved sideways on Monday, but a weaker U.S. Dollar offered some bullish support. However, the gains were capped by the resurgence of the pandemic in India and negotiations likely to lead to a relaxation of economic sanctions against Iran. Hence, Brent crude rose by 0.4% to settle at $67.05 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude closed at $63.38 a barrel, posting equally a 0.4% gain.
read more... 20/04/2021
Oil prices continued to fluctuate in a narrow range on Monday, spurred by signs that demand is recovering in key markets like India and the United States. Moreover, reports that Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked a Saudi oil facility, lifted tensions in the oil-rich Middle East. Hence, Brent crude added 0.5% to settle at $63.28 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude rose by 0.6% to end at $ 59.70 a barrel.
read more... 13/04/2021
Crude oil prices weakened on Friday, weighed by a possible increase in Iranian production and coronavirus concerns. Consequently, Brent oil edged 0.4% lower at $62.95 a barrel and WTI crude slipped by 0.5% to $59.32 a barrel.
read more... 12/04/2021
Iraq and French oil major Total agreed to jointly work on developing four associated gas and solar power projects, the country's oil ministry said March 29, as OPEC's second largest producer seeks to reduce dependence on Iranian energy imports needed for power generation.
read more... 30/03/2021