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Oil prices were little changed after a volatile Tuesday session as traders balanced fading expectations for a Russia–Ukraine peace agreement against rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly around Yemen. Brent crude for February delivery edged slightly lower to $61.92 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate settled at $57.95. The market consolidated after […]
Oil prices climbed more than $1 a barrel on Monday, supported by rising geopolitical tensions tied to Russia, Ukraine and the Middle East, as traders reassessed near-term supply risks. Brent crude gained $1.30, or 2.1%, to settle at $61.94 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate rose $1.34, or 2.4%, to $58.08. The move higher […]
Oil prices fell sharply on Friday, sliding more than 2% as concerns about a deepening global supply surplus outweighed recent geopolitical support. Brent crude declined $1.60, or 2.6%, to $60.64 a barrel, while WTI dropped $1.61, or 2.8%, to $56.74. Despite a rebound earlier in the week, both benchmarks remain on pace for their worst […]
Oil prices settled marginally lower, as investors weighed strong U.S. economic growth against persistent supply risks from Venezuela and Russia. Brent crude slipped 14 cents, or 0.2%, to $62.24 a barrel, while WTI eased 3 cents, or 0.1%, to $58.29. Despite the pullback, both contracts have rebounded roughly 6% since mid-December following a sharp selloff. […]
Oil prices settled modestly higher as markets balanced stronger-than-expected U.S. economic growth against mounting risks of supply disruptions from Venezuela and Russia. Brent crude rose 31 cents, or 0.5%, to $62.38 a barrel, while WTI gained 37 cents, or 0.6%, to $58.38. The move extended Monday’s rally, when Brent posted its biggest daily gain in […]
Oil prices settled sharply higher as geopolitical risks resurfaced, driven by U.S. enforcement actions against Venezuelan oil shipments and fresh disruptions linked to the Russia-Ukraine war. Brent crude climbed $1.60, or 2.7%, to $62.07 a barrel, while WTI advanced $1.49, or 2.6%, to $58.01. Support came after the U.S. Coast Guard attempted to intercept a […]
Oil prices edged higher as traders weighed the risk of supply disruptions tied to a potential U.S. blockade of Venezuelan tankers, while awaiting clarity on efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Brent crude rose 65 cents, or 1.1%, to $60.47 a barrel, while WTI gained 51 cents, or 0.9%, to $56.66. Despite the day’s gains, […]
Oil prices inched higher on Thursday as investors weighed the potential for additional U.S. sanctions on Russia alongside supply risks from a blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers. Brent crude rose 14 cents to $59.82, while WTI gained 21 cents to $56.15. Traders are closely monitoring the Venezuelan blockade, which could shut in production if tankers […]
Oil prices rebounded more than 1% on Wednesday, driven by heightened geopolitical tensions after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela. Brent crude rose 76 cents to settle at $59.68, while WTI gained 67 cents to $55.94. The move eased some concerns about a growing global […]
Oil prices settled at their lowest levels since early 2021 on Tuesday as markets continued to grapple with oversupply concerns and growing optimism that a Russia-Ukraine peace agreement could eventually lead to the easing of sanctions on Russian crude. Brent crude fell $1.64 to $58.92, while WTI dropped $1.55 to $55.27, with both benchmarks down […]