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
Oil prices approached $92 per barrel in early trading on Wednesday amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. US President Donald Trump stated that the US is not in discussions with Iran, heightening concerns over supply, despite his assurance that the Strait of Hormuz remains open for traffic. Brent crude futures increased by 57 cents, Read More
Oil prices experienced a slight decline on Friday, fuelled by optimism surrounding the potential for an agreement between the U.S. and Iran to prolong their ceasefire. Comments from U.S. Vice President JD Vance indicated that the two sides were “close” but “not there yet,” marking the culmination of the decline. Brent crude futures for July, Read More
Oil prices experienced an uptick on Thursday following recent US military actions in Iran, which have rekindled concerns regarding potential disruptions to commercial shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude, the global benchmark, experienced an increase of over 3%, reaching $97.29 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude rose by 3.42% to Read More
