December 2021

Oil prices fell 1% on Friday but were set to post their biggest annual gains in 12 years, spurred by the global economic recovery from the Covid-19 slump and producer restraint, even as infections surged to record highs around the world. On the last day of 2021, Brent crude futures were on track to end Read More

Oil prices rose on Thursday to extend several consecutive days of gains, buoyed by data showing U.S. fuel demand holding up well despite soaring omicron coronavirus infections. Brent crude futures rose 17 cents, or 0.2%, to $79.40 a barrel at 0217 GMT, climbing for a fourth day in a row. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Read More

Oil prices rose on Monday due to hopes that the Omicron COVID-19 variant will have a limited impact on global demand in 2022, even as U.S. crude came under pressure from flight cancellations amid surging cases. More than 1,300 flights were cancelled by U.S. airlines on Sunday as COVID-19 reduced the number of available crews Read More

Oil prices were broadly stable on Thursday as signs that the worst effects of the Omicron variant might be more containable than previously feared were countered by new COVID-19 restrictions amid surging infections. Brent crude futures advanced 2.07%, or $1.56, to $76.85 per barrel, after a 1.8% gain in the previous session. U.S. West Texas Read More

Oil prices were broadly stable on Thursday as signs that the worst effects of the Omicron variant might be more containable than previously feared were countered by new COVID-19 restrictions amid surging infections. Brent crude futures advanced 2.07%, or $1.56, to $76.85 per barrel, after a 1.8% gain in the previous session. U.S. West Texas Read More

Oil prices shrugged off early gains on Thursday as countries imposed new travel curbs to combat surging cases, though the downside remained capped over positive developments around COVID-19. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were down 3 cents at $72.73 a barrel after jumping 2.3% in the previous session. Brent crude futures advanced 6 cents, or Read More

Oil prices rose again on Wednesday as the dollar slipped, with risk appetite returning as some governments resist imposing lockdowns to curb the spread of the omicron Covid-19 variant and as China said it would be able to sustain economic growth. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose 50 cents, or 0.7%, to $71.62 a barrel at Read More

Oil prices slumped on Monday as surging cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant in Europe and the United States stoked investor worries that new restrictions to combat its spread could dent fuel demand. Brent crude futures declined $2, or 2.7%, to end the day at $71.52 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures settled 3.7%, Read More

Oil prices dipped on Friday, putting the market on track to end the week roughly unchanged, as surging cases of the omicron coronavirus variant raised fears new curbs may hit fuel demand, while a weaker dollar supported commodity markets broadly. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell 17 cents, or 0.2%, to $72.21 a Read More

Oil prices rose on Thursday as U.S. implied consumer petroleum demand surged to a record high in the world’s top oil consumer even as the omicron variant of coronavirus threatens to dent oil consumption globally. A signal by the U.S. Federal Reserve to tackle inflation before it derails the U.S. economy also boosted prices. Brent crude oil futures rose by 80 cents, or 1.1%, Read More

Oil prices extended gains on Thursday on confidence that the omicron coronavirus variant would not dent global growth, even as some governments stepped up curbs to stop its rapid spread. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose 28 cents, or 0.4%, to $72.64 a barrel at 0201 GMT, adding to a 0.4% gain in the previous session. Read More

Oil prices edged lower on Wednesday, reversing gains from earlier the week, as investors tried to assess the full impact of the omicron coronavirus variant on global fuel demand and the effectiveness of existing vaccines. Brent crude futures dropped 25 cents, or 0.3%, to $75.19 a barrel at 0129 GMT, after settling 3.2% higher on Read More

Oil prices edged up on Tuesday after a near 5% rebound the day before as concerns about the impact of the omicron variant on global fuel demand eased while Iran nuclear talks hit roadblocks, delaying the return of Iranian crude supplies. Brent crude futures rose 34 cents, or 0.5%, to $73.42 a barrel at 0124 GMT, after Read More

Oil prices rose by more than $1 a barrel on Monday after top exporter Saudi Arabia raised prices for its crude sold to Asia and the United States, and as indirect U.S.-Iran talks on reviving a nuclear deal appeared to hit an impasse. Brent crude futures for February gained $1.69, or 2.4%, to $71.57 a barrel by Read More

Oil prices rose on Thursday, more than recouping the previous day’s losses, as investors adjusted positions ahead of an OPEC+ decision over supply policy, but gains were capped amid fears the Omicron coronavirus variant will hurt fuel demand. Brent crude futures rose $1.24, or 1.8%, to $70.11 by 0748 GMT, having eased 0.5% in the Read More

Oil prices rose on Thursday, more than recouping the previous day’s losses, as investors adjusted positions ahead of an OPEC+ decision over supply policy, but gains were capped amid fears the Omicron coronavirus variant will hurt fuel demand. Brent crude futures rose $1.24, or 1.8%, to $70.11 by 0748 GMT, having eased 0.5% in the previous Read More