Russia is working on the possibility of increasing exports of oil and petroleum products to Uzbekistan, Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said, Trend reports. The remark was made during the meeting of the intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation between Russia and Uzbekistan. The official noted that, the Russia supports Uzbekistan’s …
Read More »Oil Climbs on Drop in Russia Exports, Red Sea Jitters
Oil prices rose in Asian trade on Monday, rising nearly 1 per cent in early trade, supported by lower exports from Russia and as attacks by the Houthis on ships in the Red Sea raised concerns of oil supply disruption. Brent crude futures climbed 32 cents, or 0.4 per cent, …
Read More »IEA: Oil Demand Growth Shows Signs of Sharper Slowdown
Global oil demand growth is slowing down sharply as economic activity weakens in key countries, the International Energy Agency said as it slashed estimates for this quarter. The IEA sliced nearly 400,000 barrels a day from assessments of consumption growth for the final three months of 2023, and continues to …
Read More »India’s Oil Demand Growth is Set for a Slowdown in 2024
Crude oil demand growth in India is projected to slow down next year as the post-pandemic rebound begins to lose momentum both in China and India. This is according to Rystad Energy, whose head of oil trading Mukesh Sahdev predicts India’s oil demand growth will fall to 150,000 bpd in …
Read More »EIA Revises down Brent Oil Price Forecast for Next Year
The Brent crude oil spot price will average $83 per barrel next year, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) said in its monthly Short Term Energy Outlook (STEO) published on Tuesday. In last month’s STEO, the EIA had forecast 2024 forecast for the Brent crude oil benchmark at $93 per barrel. …
Read More »India’s Imports of Russian Oil Averaged $84.20 per Barrel in October
India’s purchases of Russian crude oil averaged $84.20 per barrel in October—the highest price the world’s third-largest crude importer has paid since the $60 price cap came into force at the end of last year, according to preliminary data from the Indian government cited by Reuters. The price India paid …
Read More »Oil Steadies after Tumbling almost 4% on more Oversupply Signs
Oil steadied after a steep drop as rising Russian flows and higher US output added to concerns that supply is running ahead of demand. Global benchmark Brent traded near $73 a barrel after shedding almost 4% on Tuesday, while West Texas Intermediate was above $68. The weekly average of Russia’s …
Read More »Oil Heads for Seven-Week Decline for First Time in Half a Decade
Oil benchmarks were on track for a seven-week decline on Friday, their first in half a decade, on worries about a supply surplus and weak Chinese demand, though prices rebounded after Saudi Arabia and Russia lobbied OPEC+ members to join output cuts. Brent crude futures were up $1.46, or 2%, …
Read More »Oil Heads for Seven-Week Decline for First Time in Half a Decade
Oil benchmarks were on track for a seven-week decline on Friday, their first in half a decade, on worries about a supply surplus and weak Chinese demand, though prices rebounded after Saudi Arabia and Russia lobbied OPEC+ members to join output cuts. Brent crude futures were up $1.46, or 2%, …
Read More »Oil Mixed as OPEC+ Supply Uncertainties Blur Outlook
Oil prices were mixed in early trade on Wednesday as markets sought direction amid uncertainties over OPEC+ supply cuts and a surprise build in US crude oil inventories that cast doubts on the country’s demand outlook. International benchmark crude Brent traded at $77.28 per barrel at 9.23 a.m. local time …
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