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 9-20-2024
Oil prices were lower on the day but traded higher week over week. Signs of a slowing economy in major commodity consumer China gave prices a ceiling. But for the week, both benchmarks settled up more than 4%. Prices have recovered after Brent fell below $69 for the first time in nearly three years on […]
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 […]
Petroleum Daily Report 9-18-2024
Oil prices were mostly flat today but traded down slightly despite the Fed announcing a 50bps rate cut. The cut is raising worries about the health of the US economy. While todays rate cut was largely expected it was larger then some initially thought, stoking concern the central bank may see a slowing job market. […]