Petroleum Daily Report 4-1-2026

Oil prices moved lower on Wednesday, extending recent losses after signals from the U.S. administration pointed toward a potentially shorter timeline for the conflict with Iran. Front-month Brent for June fell $2.91, or 2.8%, to $101.06 per barrel after touching an intraday low of $98.35. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for May declined $1.96, or […]

Petroleum Daily Report 3-31-2026

Brent crude futures declined sharply on Tuesday, with the June contract falling more than $3 amid unconfirmed reports that Iran may be open to ending the conflict if certain conditions are met. The more actively traded June Brent contract settled down $3.42 at $103.97 per barrel, reversing earlier strength following headlines suggesting potential de-escalation. Meanwhile, […]

Petroleum Daily Report 3-30-2026

Oil prices closed higher on Monday, with Brent on track for a record monthly gain and U.S. crude futures settling above $100 per barrel for the first time since 2022, as escalating tensions in the Middle East added fresh supply risk. Brent crude edged up 21 cents, or 0.2%, to settle at $112.78 per barrel after […]

PFL Railcar Report 3-30-2026

“Difference will always exist, but division doesn’t always have to result”  – Beth Moore Jobs Update Stocks closed lower on Friday of last week and lower week-over-week The DOW closed lower on Friday of last week, down -793.47 points (-1.73%), closing out the week at 45,166.64, down -410.83 points week-over-week. The S&P 500 closed lower […]

Petroleum Daily Report 3-27-2026

Oil prices moved higher on Friday, extending weekly gains as skepticism persists around the likelihood of a near-term ceasefire in the month-long Iran conflict. Brent crude rose $4.56, or 4.2%, to settle at $112.57 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) gained $5.16, or 5.5%, to close at $99.64. Since late February—just ahead of […]

Petroleum Daily Report 3-26-2026

Crude futures closed higher on Thursday, rebounding from the previous session’s losses, as hopes for a swift end to the war in the Middle East faded. Brent futures rose $5.79, or 5.7%, to settle at $108.01 per barrel on Thursday, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures gained $4.16, or 4.6%, to close at $94.48 […]

Petroleum Daily Report 3-25-2026

Oil prices declined on Wednesday, settling lower after paring steeper intraday losses, as markets reacted to ongoing diplomatic developments surrounding the conflict in the Persian Gulf. Brent crude settled at $102.22 per barrel, down $2.27 or 2.2%, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude settled at $90.32 per barrel, down $2.03 or 2.2%. Earlier in the […]

Petroleum Daily Report 3-24-2026

Oil prices rebounded on Tuesday as the largest global crude supply disruption remained in place and Iran denied engaging in negotiations with the United States, contradicting statements suggesting a potential near-term resolution to the conflict. Brent crude settled at $104.49 per barrel, up $4.55 or 4.55%, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude settled at […]

Petroleum Daily Report 3-23-2026

Oil prices declined sharply on Monday, with both benchmarks falling by roughly 11%, after the U.S. announced a five-day delay in potential military strikes on Iranian power infrastructure and pointed to constructive diplomatic discussions aimed at de-escalating the conflict. Brent crude settled at $99.94 per barrel, down $12.25 or 10.9%, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate […]