Petroleum Daily Report 10-2-2024

Oil prices rose slightly on Wednesday amid concerns that the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel could disrupt oil supplies from the Middle East. Brent crude increased by 34 cents (0.46%) to $73.90 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate rose 27 cents (0.39%) to $70.10. The tension followed Iran’s largest-ever missile attack on Israel, […]

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 […]