Oil prices continued their downward trajectory on Monday, following their most significant weekly drop since April 2020. Traders are evaluating the potential for a diplomatic resolution to the US-Iran conflict, which is occurring alongside ongoing attacks throughout West Asia. Prices experienced additional downward pressure following indications from US President Donald Trump that he was unlikely Read More
Oil prices fell by half a percent on Wednesday as investors anticipated the results of the US midterm elections and evaluated their potential impact on peace negotiations in the Middle East. The losses occurred even in light of industry data indicating an unforeseen reduction in US crude inventories last week. Vote counting was in progress Read More
Oil prices experienced an uptick on Friday, October 30, as market participants evaluated the likelihood of the United States reinstating military actions against Iran, which heightened apprehensions regarding regional stability and the potential for disruptions in energy supplies. Brent crude increased to $118, reflecting a 2.5% rise per barrel. US West Texas Intermediate crude gained Read More
Oil prices experienced a decline on Monday following the decision by US President Donald Trump to waive sanctions and tariffs on Russia, a move that could potentially result in an increase in Russian fuel exports. Brent crude futures declined by $1.43, equivalent to a 1.30% decrease, reaching $108.43 per barrel by 2340, following a settlement Read More
Oil prices declined by over $1 in early trading on Thursday as investors assessed the potential supply risks stemming from attacks on shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, juxtaposed with US initiatives aimed at reducing petroleum shipping costs by relaxing sanctions on vessels. Brent crude futures declined by $1.39, representing a decrease of 1.31%, Read More
Oil prices experienced an upward trajectory on Thursday, with Brent crude futures surpassing $102 per barrel. This increase is largely attributed to investor apprehensions regarding supply disruptions from the Middle East, particularly in light of escalating attacks on shipments in the Gulf and the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices have been fluctuating recently, Read More
Oil prices experienced a rebound of over 1% on Monday following US President Donald Trump’s dismissal of an Iranian peace proposal intended to address the conflict and facilitate the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, thereby maintaining heightened tensions in the Middle East. Iran introduced a peace proposal at the UN General Assembly in New Read More
Oil prices increased by over a percent on Tuesday, driven by heightened concerns regarding supply disruptions following attacks on Saudi Arabia’s energy infrastructure, which rendered the kingdom’s East-West pipeline inoperative. This development has raised new uncertainties about the effectiveness of measures aimed at mitigating shipping risks in the Gulf. On Monday, Houthi forces, supported by 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
