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 prices continued their steady uptrend on Tuesday, with the market still focusing on the increasing hopes of a post-coronavirus demand recovery, and even though numbers are rising again in the UK, the overall optimism is still dominating. Hence, Brent crude rose by 1.6% to settle at $73.99 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude increased by 1.8% to $72.12 a barrel.
read more... 16/06/2021
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
Oil prices increased on Wednesday, as crude inventories in the United States diminished slightly. Meanwhile, the tense situation at some American gas stations, after the shutdown of a major pipeline, lent additional support to prices. Hence, Brent oil was 1.1% up at $69.32 a barrel and WTI crude ended 1.2% higher at $66.08 a barrel.
read more... 13/05/2021