Oil prices declined on Tuesday, continuing the downward trend from the previous day, following remarks from US President Donald Trump indicating that military action against Iran is not required “at this point,” which alleviated worries regarding sustained interruptions to supply from the Middle East. Brent crude futures declined by 24 cents, representing a decrease of Read More
Oil prices experienced a decline as traders evaluated new diplomatic initiatives in West Asia aimed at averting a potential renewal of US military actions against Iran. Diplomatic developments exerted pressure on prices, as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran continued to be receptive to negotiations. Source reported that US Vice President JD Vance Read More
Oil prices experienced an uptick on Wednesday following an assault on a Saudi Arabian refinery, which reignited apprehensions regarding potential supply disruptions in the Middle East, particularly in light of the ongoing conflict involving Iran and its affiliates. Saudi Arabia holds the position as the largest exporter of crude oil globally. Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis announced Read More
Oil prices experienced a decline on Monday following a rise to levels close to six-month highs late last week. This drop occurred despite ongoing attacks on Saudi Arabia, which have sustained apprehensions regarding potential supply disruptions. Concerns regarding potential supply disruptions have propelled oil prices upward in the wake of a series of attacks by Read More
Oil prices experienced an uptick on Friday, following a 4% increase that brought them to a five-month high in the preceding session. This rise was influenced by Houthi attacks on leading exporter Saudi Arabia, which heightened concerns regarding potential disruptions to energy supplies. Brent crude futures increased by 50 cents, or 0.45%, reaching $114.02 per Read More
Oil prices surpassed the $110 per barrel threshold once more on Wednesday, driven by apprehensions regarding supply in the Middle East. Traders expressed concerns over shipping risks and potential threats to oil infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. Brent crude futures surged by over $1, reaching approximately $110 per barrel. WTI Crude futures experienced an increase of Read More
Oil prices declined on Monday, influenced by anticipations of heightened Russian supplies, following US President Donald Trump’s announcement that Ukraine and Russia had reached an agreement to cease hostilities against each other’s energy infrastructure. The announcement came in the wake of a US agreement with Moscow regarding the provision of diesel supplies. Trump announced the Read More
Oil prices increased slightly on Tuesday following reports of a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz being hit by a projectile. However, the gains remained constrained as investors assessed the implications of enhanced Middle East supply in relation to apprehensions regarding increasing production and the global demand forecast. Brent crude futures increased by 28 cents, Read More
Oil prices experienced a slight decline on Monday following OPEC+’s decision to raise its output targets starting in August. Concurrently, exports from major producers through the Strait of Hormuz are on the rise, which may contribute to an increase in global supplies. Brent crude futures decreased by 24 cents, or 0.33%, to $71.88 a barrel Read More
Oil prices experienced a decline in early trading on Thursday following Qatar’s announcement that indirect discussions between Iran and the U.S. had achieved “positive progress” during the negotiations held in Doha, which wrapped up on Wednesday. The discussions centred on the Strait of Hormuz, which is responsible for one-fifth of the global oil supply. Brent Read More
