Petroleum Daily Report 2-3-2026

Oil prices rose on Tuesday after the United States shot down an Iranian drone near a U.S. aircraft carrier and Iranian armed boats moved toward a U.S.-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. The incidents raised fears that efforts to ease tensions between Washington and Tehran could be derailed. Brent crude futures gained $1.03, or […]

Petroleum Daily Report 2-2-2026

Oil prices slid more than $3 per barrel on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran was “seriously talking” with Washington, signaling a potential de-escalation in tensions that had driven a hefty geopolitical premium into crude markets. Brent crude fell $3.02, or 4.4%, to settle at $66.30 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate […]

PFL Railcar Report 2-2-2026

“The power to question is the basis of all human progress.” – Indira Gandhi Jobs Update Stocks closed lower on Friday of last week and mixed week-over-week The DOW closed lower on Friday of last week, down -179.09 points (-0.36%), closing out the week at 48,892.47, down -206.24 points week-over-week. The S&P 500 closed lower […]

Petroleum Daily Report 1-30-2026

Oil prices edged slightly lower on Friday, consolidating recent gains and holding near six-month highs as persistent tensions between the United States and Iran continued to underpin the market. Brent crude futures settled at $70.69 a barrel, down just 2 cents, or 0.03%, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate finished at $65.21 a barrel, down 21 […]

Petroleum Daily Report 1-29-2026

Oil prices surged about 3% on Thursday to their highest levels in roughly five months as fears mounted that global supplies could be disrupted if the United States takes military action against Iran, one of OPEC’s largest crude producers. Brent futures rose $2.31, or 3.4%, to settle at $70.71 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas […]

Petroleum Daily Report 1-28-2026

Oil prices climbed to their highest levels since late September on Wednesday, supported by rising concerns over Iran, a surprise draw in U.S. crude inventories and a weaker U.S. dollar. Brent crude futures settled up 83 cents, or 1.2%, at $68.40 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate rose 82 cents, or 1.3%, to $63.21. […]

Petroleum Daily Report 1-27-2026

Oil prices surged about 3% on Tuesday as a severe winter storm disrupted U.S. crude production and briefly drove Gulf Coast crude exports to zero, tightening near-term supply expectations. Brent crude futures settled up $1.98, or 3.0%, at $67.57 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate gained $1.76, or 2.9%, to settle at $62.39. U.S. […]

Petroleum Daily Report 1-26-2026

Oil prices edged lower on Monday after rallying more than 2% in the prior session, as traders weighed temporary U.S. production losses from winter storms against easing supply risks elsewhere and persistent geopolitical uncertainty. Brent crude slipped 29 cents, or 0.4%, to settle at $65.59 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate fell 44 cents, […]