Petroleum Daily Report 3-14-2025

Oil prices rebounded by 1% on Friday, closing the week nearly unchanged as investors weighed diminishing prospects for a quick Ukraine war resolution that could ease sanctions on Russian oil. Brent settled up 70 cents (1%) at $70.58, while WTI rose 63 cents (1%) to $67.18. This followed Thursday’s 1.5% and 1.7% declines, respectively. Both […]

Petroleum Daily Report 3-13-2025

Oil prices fell over 1% on Thursday as concerns over tariff wars and uncertainty surrounding a U.S. proposal for a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire weighed on the market. Brent settled down $1.07 (1.5%) at $69.88, while WTI dropped $1.13 (1.7%) to $66.55. The International Energy Agency (IEA) revised its 2025 oil demand growth forecast down by 70,000 […]

Petroleum Daily Report 3-12-2025

Oil prices rose 2% on Wednesday as U.S. government data showed smaller-than-expected crude inventory builds and larger-than-expected fuel draws, indicating stronger demand. Brent settled up $1.39 (2%) at $70.95, while WTI gained $1.43 (2.2%) to $67.68. U.S. crude stockpiles increased by 1.4 million barrels, lower than the 2-million-barrel rise expected. Meanwhile, gasoline inventories fell by […]

Petroleum Daily Report 3-11-2025

Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday, supported by a weaker dollar but capped by concerns over a U.S. economic slowdown and tariffs. Brent settled up $0.28 (0.4%) at $69.56, while WTI gained $0.22 (0.3%) to $66.25. Both had fallen 1.5% in the previous session. A weaker U.S. dollar made oil cheaper for foreign buyers, but […]

Petroleum Daily Report 3-10-2025

Oil prices fell 1% on Monday as concerns grew that U.S. tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China could slow global economic growth and weaken energy demand, while OPEC+ prepares to increase supply. Brent crude settled down $1.08 (1.5%) at $69.28, and WTI dropped $1.01 (1.5%) to $66.03. WTI posted its seventh consecutive weekly decline, the […]

Petroleum Daily Report 3-7-2025

Oil prices rose on Friday but retreated from session highs after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened sanctions on Russia over its continued military actions in Ukraine. Brent crude settled up $1.10 (1.58%) at $70.56, while WTI gained $1.06 (1.6%) to close at $67.42. Both benchmarks had hit intraday highs of $71.40 and $68.22, respectively, before […]

Petroleum Daily Report 3-6-2025

Oil prices settled largely unchanged in volatile trade on Thursday, with Brent rising 16 cents (0.2%) to $69.46 and WTI gaining 5 cents (0.1%) to $66.36. Brent had previously hit a low of $68.33 on Wednesday, its weakest since December 2021, following a larger-than-expected U.S. crude inventory build, OPEC+’s decision to raise output for the […]

Petroleum Daily Report 3-5-2025

Oil prices fell for the fourth straight session on Wednesday due to a larger-than-expected U.S. crude inventory build, OPEC+’s planned output increase, and trade tensions. Brent crude settled at $69.30, down $1.74 (2.45%), while WTI closed at $66.31, down $1.95 (2.86%). U.S. crude inventories rose by 3.6 million barrels to 433.8 million, far exceeding expectations […]

Petroleum Daily Report 3-4-2025

Oil prices dropped to multi-month lows on Tuesday as OPEC+ confirmed its first production increase since 2022, while U.S. tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China—along with Beijing’s retaliatory measures—added pressure. Brent crude settled at $71.04, down $0.58 or 0.8%, after hitting a session low of $69.75, its weakest since September. WTI crude fell to $68.26, […]

Petroleum Daily Report 3-3-2025

Oil prices fell about 2% to a 12-week low on Monday as OPEC+ confirmed it would proceed with a planned production increase in April, while concerns grew that U.S. tariffs could slow global economic growth and reduce oil demand. Brent settled at $71.62 (-1.6%), and WTI closed at $68.37 (-2.0%), marking their lowest levels since […]