Petroleum Daily Report 10-1-2024

Oil prices surged by around 3% on Tuesday after Iran launched ballistic missiles at Israel, escalating tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude rose $1.86 (2.6%) to $73.56 a barrel, while U.S. WTI gained $1.66 (2.4%) to settle at $69.83. Earlier in the day, both benchmarks had jumped by over 5%. Fears of potential disruptions […]

Petroleum Daily Report 9-30-2024

Oil prices were largely unchanged on Monday but saw a significant 17% drop for the third quarter due to concerns over weak global demand. Brent crude futures for November delivery fell 21 cents to $71.77 per barrel, while the December contract gained 27 cents to $71.81. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) settled at $68.17, down 16% […]

Petroleum Daily Report 9-27-2024

Oil prices rose on Friday but ended the week lower, as investors balanced rising global supply expectations with new stimulus from China. Brent crude gained 38 cents (0.53%) to $71.89, and U.S. WTI rose 51 cents (0.75%) to $68.18, though both fell 3-5% over the week. China’s central bank cut interest rates, but concerns over […]

Petroleum Daily Report 9-26-2024

Oil prices dropped over 3% on Thursday after a report from the Financial Times suggested that Saudi Arabia, the top crude exporter, is preparing to abandon its $100 price target as it plans to increase output, along with other OPEC members, in December. Brent crude fell $1.86 (2.53%) to $71.60 a barrel, while U.S. West […]

Petroleum Daily Report 9-25-2024

Oil prices were higher lower today trading down as worries over supply disruptions in Libya eased and demand concerns persisted. Falling crude inventories and rising Mid-East tensions did provide some support. “A pending resolution to Libya’s central bank crisis would restore significant oil supply, while U.S. Gulf production outages are seen as very temporary,” said […]

Petroleum Daily Report 9-24-2024

Oil prices climbed about 2% on Tuesday, reaching a three-week high as China’s announcement of its largest monetary stimulus since the pandemic and growing conflict in the Middle East fueled concerns over oil supply disruptions. Brent crude rose $1.27, or 1.7%, to settle at $75.17 a barrel, the highest close since September 2, while U.S. […]

Petroleum Daily Report 9-23-2024

Oil prices closed lower on Monday as demand worries were compounded by “disappointing economic numbers flowing from China along with a surprise slowdown in European manufacturing.” Brent crude futures for November fell 59 cents, or 0.8%, to $73.90 a barrel, while U.S. crude futures for November dropped 63 cents, or 0.9%, to $70.37. Euro zone […]

Petroleum Daily Report 9-19-2024

Oil prices extended their recent recovery after a large cut in US interest rates and declining global stockpiles. Prices have gained in the last 5 of 7 sessions. Crude inventories fell to a one year low yesterday and this decline could accelerate next week as exports could rebound significantly. Declining global crude stockpiles should support […]