Petroleum Daily Report 6-16-2025

Oil prices fell Monday, slipping from last week’s surge as reports emerged that Iran is seeking a truce with Israel. The news eased concerns about a major supply disruption in the Middle East. Brent crude settled at $73.23 a barrel, down $1.00 or 1.35%, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude closed at $71.77, down $1.21 […]

Petroleum Daily Report 6-13-2025

Oil prices surged Friday, settling more than 7% higher after Israel and Iran exchanged air strikes, intensifying fears that broader conflict could disrupt Middle East oil exports. Brent crude settled at $74.23 a barrel, up $4.87 or 7.02%, after earlier jumping over 13% to $78.50—the highest since January 27. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude ended […]

Petroleum Daily Report 6-12-2025

Oil prices pulled back modestly on Thursday as traders weighed whether the previous day’s sharp rally had already priced in the rising geopolitical risks in the Middle East. Brent crude futures settled down 41 cents, or 0.6%, at $69.36 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell 11 cents, or 0.2%, to settle at $67.97 […]

Petroleum Daily Report 6-11-2025

Oil prices rose sharply on Wednesday, climbing more than 4% to their highest levels in over two months, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and a bullish U.S. inventory report. Brent crude settled at $69.77 a barrel, up $2.90 or 4.34%, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude gained $3.17, or 4.88%, to […]

Petroleum Daily Report 6-10-2025

Oil prices hovered near recent highs on Tuesday as traders closely monitored ongoing trade negotiations between the United States and China—talks seen as critical to global economic momentum and future oil demand. Brent crude edged down 17 cents to settle at $66.87 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) slipped 31 cents to $64.98. […]

Petroleum Daily Report 6-9-2025

Oil prices climbed to multi-week highs on Monday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and optimism surrounding U.S.-China trade talks in London. Brent crude settled up 57 cents at $67.04 a barrel, reaching its highest level since April 28, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose 71 cents to $65.29, its highest since early April. […]

Petroleum Daily Report 6-6-2025

Oil prices rose more than $1 a barrel on Friday and were on track for their first weekly gain in three weeks, buoyed by a solid U.S. jobs report and renewed trade talks between Presidents Trump and Xi. Brent crude climbed 1.96% to $66.62, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate rose 2.11% to $64.71. The U.S. […]

Petroleum Daily Report 6-5-2025

Oil prices rose on Thursday, rebounding from the previous day’s losses after U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to resume trade talks. Brent crude settled up 48 cents at $65.34 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate gained 52 cents to $63.37. The renewed dialogue boosted market sentiment, with analysts suggesting […]

Petroleum Daily Report 6-4-2025

Oil prices fell just over 1% on Wednesday after U.S. data showed a sharp increase in gasoline and diesel inventories, raising concerns about weakening demand. Brent crude settled down 77 cents at $64.86 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate dropped 56 cents to $62.85. According to the Energy Information Administration, gasoline stocks surged by […]

Petroleum Daily Report 6-3-2025

Oil prices rose about 2% on Tuesday, reaching a two-week high, as persistent geopolitical tensions signaled that sanctions on Russia and Iran are unlikely to ease soon. Brent crude futures climbed $1, or 1.5%, to $65.63 a barrel by mid-morning, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) gained $0.89, or 1.4%, to $63.41. Analysts attributed the […]