Petroleum Daily Report 5-22-2025

Oil prices fell Thursday as market sentiment turned bearish on news that OPEC+ may raise output in July, fueling worries that supply could exceed demand. Brent crude dropped 47 cents, or 0.72%, to settle at $64.44 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate closed 37 cents lower, down 0.6%, at $61.20. The decline followed a […]

Petroleum Daily Report 5-21-2025

Oil prices slipped on Wednesday after Oman confirmed a new round of nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran would take place later this week, dampening earlier gains tied to rising geopolitical tensions. Brent crude fell 47 cents, or 0.7%, to close at $64.91 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate dropped 46 cents, or […]

Petroleum Daily Report 5-20-2025

Brent crude dipped 16 cents, or 0.2%, to settle at $65.38 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) lost 13 cents, or 0.2%, to close at $62.56. Tehran hardened its stance, with Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejecting U.S. demands to end uranium enrichment, casting further doubt on the likelihood of a nuclear […]

Petroleum Daily Report 5-19-2025

Brent crude settled up 13 cents at $65.54 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose 20 cents to $62.69. Both benchmarks had posted over 1% weekly gains the previous week. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi said nuclear talks would stall if the U.S. insists Tehran halt uranium enrichment, dampening hopes for a […]

Petroleum Daily Report 5-16-2025

Oil prices rose Friday, capping a second straight weekly gain, as U.S.-China trade tensions eased—but gains were limited by supply concerns from Iran and OPEC+. Brent crude settled up 88 cents (+1.4%) at $65.41 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose 87 cents (+1.4%) to $62.49. For the week, Brent climbed 2.3% and […]

Petroleum Daily Report 5-15-2025

Crude oil prices fell sharply on Thursday as renewed optimism around a potential U.S.-Iran nuclear agreement raised the prospect of increased Iranian oil exports, adding bearish pressure to an already uncertain market. Brent crude futures dropped $1.56, or 2.36%, to settle at $64.53 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell $1.53, or […]

Petroleum Daily Report 5-14-2025

Crude oil prices retreated on Wednesday, snapping a two-day rally, as government data revealed an unexpected rise in U.S. crude inventories, reigniting concerns about oversupply. Brent crude futures fell 54 cents, or about 0.81%, to settle at $66.09 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude slid 52 cents, or 0.82%, to finish at […]

Petroleum Daily Report 5-13-2025

Crude oil futures jumped more than $1.60 per barrel on Tuesday, bolstered by a combination of easing U.S.-China trade tensions and unexpectedly mild inflation data in the U.S., which together improved the market’s risk appetite. Brent crude settled at $66.63 per barrel, gaining $1.67, or 2.57%, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude climbed $1.72, […]

Petroleum Daily Report 5-12-2025

Oil prices climbed about 1.5% on Monday to reach a two-week high, supported by renewed optimism over a potential resolution to the U.S.-China trade conflict. Brent crude futures settled up $1.05, or 1.6%, at $64.96 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 93 cents, or 1.5%, to close at $61.95. Both benchmarks […]

Petroleum Daily Report 5-9-2025

Oil prices ended nearly 2% higher on Friday, logging their first weekly gain since mid-April as optimism over a new U.S.-UK trade deal and anticipation of U.S.-China trade talks lifted investor sentiment. Brent crude futures rose $1.07, or 1.7%, to settle at $63.91 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures gained $1.11, […]