Oil prices declined on Monday as investors monitored a rebound in shipments from Saudi Arabia, even amid escalating tensions in the Middle East due to ongoing attacks by Yemeni Houthis, while the US and Iran continue to be at an impasse. Brent crude futures declined by 81 cents, equivalent to 0.78%, reaching $103.06 a barrel Read More
Oil prices declined in early trade on Thursday, continuing the downward trend from the previous session, following reports that Saudi Arabia was providing additional crude cargoes via Oman, which alleviated concerns regarding supply disruptions in the Middle East. The latest move followed Saudi Arabia’s provision of additional crude loadings to Asian refiners via ship-to-ship transfers Read More
Oil prices declined on Wednesday following an unexpected increase in U.S. crude inventories, as investors evaluated supply risks after Saudi Arabia halted oil loadings at its Yanbu port in the wake of an attack on its East-West pipeline to the Red Sea. Brent crude futures declined by 93 cents, representing a decrease of 0.86%, settling Read More
Oil prices continued to rise sharply on Monday, rising 3% to almost $108 per barrel as new developments in the Middle East alarmed investors about worsening disruptions to the world’s energy supply throughout the war. Saudi Arabia and Iranian attacks on ships in the Gulf have heightened supply concerns in the wake of the closure Read More
Oil prices increased once more on Friday, with both primary benchmarks poised to conclude the week exceeding $100 a barrel for the first time since mid-May. This rise occurred as increased attacks along key Middle East shipping routes heightened concerns about a prolonged disruption to oil supplies. Iran-aligned Houthis seized control of Yemen’s port of Read More
Following the largest attacks on shipping by Iran and the United States since the start of their six-month dispute, oil prices stayed high on Thursday after Brent crude surpassed $100 per barrel as markets evaluated the possibility of a more significant disruption in supply. Iran announced on Wednesday that it had targeted 10 vessels in Read More
Oil prices extended their gains on Tuesday amid heightened concerns regarding a prolonged conflict in the Middle East. This escalation follows Iran’s threats of retaliation against any further US attacks on its assets, which raises apprehensions about potential disruptions to crude supplies. Iran stated on Monday that energy infrastructure throughout the Gulf, encompassing US oil Read More
Oil prices increased by more than 2% on Wednesday, building on the significant gains from the prior session, as concerns about potential supply disruptions intensified following overnight strikes exchanged between the US and Iran. The escalation has diminished expectations for a swift alleviation of tensions in the Middle East. The United States announced that it Read More
Oil prices increased on Tuesday as renewed hostilities between the U.S. and Iran in the Middle East rekindled worries about possible supply interruptions from the globe’s primary crude-producing area. U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday issued a warning of additional strikes against Iran following a direct exchange of attacks between the two nations for the Read More
Oil prices declined on Thursday, continuing a streak of losses, as optimism increased for a reopening of the crucial Strait of Hormuz due to diplomatic initiatives involving Iran and Oman. A reopening could alleviate apprehensions regarding supply disruptions stemming from the conflict in the Middle East. Brent crude futures declined by 60 cents, or 0.7%, Read More
