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OPEC+ policies not to blame for surge in crude prices – sources

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LONDON/DUBAI, March 7 – The policies of OPEC+ have nothing to do with the surge in crude prices, two sources in the group said on Monday, downplaying the likelihood of any boost to global supply from the alliance that …

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U.S. may act alone to ban Russian oil imports – sources

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WASHINGTON – The Biden administration is willing to move ahead with a ban on Russian oil imports into the United States without the participation of allies in Europe, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters, after Russia’s …

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U.S. government should subsidize frackers and consider a minimum pump price, strategist says

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U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration should step in to subsidize fracking operations, according to Michael Harris of Cribstone Strategic Macro, as oil prices climb to their highest levels since 2008 on Russia supply disruption fears.

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Traders ramp up bullish bets in U.S. oil options as prices soar

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March 4 – Bulls have surged into the U.S. crude oil options market in recent days as futures touch highs not seen in a decade, betting that crude’s rally will persist, according to analysts and exchange data.

The global …

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Biden called to unleash shale to counter deepening energy crisis

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(Bloomberg) — The chorus is growing from America’s oil executives for President Joe Biden to throw the federal government’s weight behind an industry he once deliberately shunned: U.S. shale.

The Biden administration, which has made climate one of …

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Oil jumps toward US$115 as Ukraine conflict offsets Iran supply hope

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LONDON (March 4): Oil jumped 4% toward US$115 a barrel on Friday in a volatile session as fears over disruption to Russian exports in the face of Western sanctions outweigh the prospect of more Iranian supply in the event …

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Oil steadies from decade-highs as Iran talks kindle supply hopes

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Oil steadied after hitting prices not seen in roughly a decade on Thursday, as sellers jumped in on hopes that the United States and Iran will agree soon to a nuclear deal that could add barrels to a badly …

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U.S. shale oil forecasts keep rising as smaller producers lead the way

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March 2 – Publicly traded U.S. shale firms are not budging on production restraint vows as oil markets surge amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, leaving smaller producers to lead output gains during the highest prices in seven years.

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U.S. crude, fuel stocks dwindle as buyers grab from storage – EIA

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March 2 – U.S. crude and fuel stocks fell in the latest week, driving key storage hubs to multi-year lows as strong demand had refiners and other users paying dearer prices to secure supplies.

Oil prices have soared since …

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Oil soars past $110/bbl on growing Russian supply disruptions

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NEW YORK – Oil prices surged beyond $110 per barrel on Wednesday as traders scrambled to seek alternative oil sources due to supply disruptions after sanctions on Russian banks amid the intensifying Ukraine conflict, while U.S. crude inventories

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API letter calls on Biden administration to support American energy leadership

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U.S. oil price surges 11% to $106 a barrel, a 7-year high prompted by Russia’s assault on Ukraine

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Oil prices surged Tuesday, with U.S. crude hitting its highest level since June 2014 as Russia bears down on Ukraine’s capital.

Prices first topped the $100 mark last Thursday when Russia invaded Ukraine, prompting fears of supply disruptions from …

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IEA weighing potential oil stocks release after Russia invasion

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Ministers from International Energy Agency (IEA) member states are weighing the release of 60 million barrels from oil reserves, two sources familiar with the talks said on Tuesday, to cool oil prices soaring from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Oil soars on Russia nuclear alert, bank sanctions impact

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MELBOURNE, Feb 28 – Oil prices jumped on Monday on escalating sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, which in turn led President Vladimir Putin to put his country’s nuclear deterrent on high alert.

Brent jumped back above …

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Column: U.S. oil drilling rises in response to higher prices

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LONDON, Feb 25 – Prominent business leaders in the U.S. shale industry have been proselytising about their newfound commitment to restricting output growth to protect prices and profit margins.

But the rate of new drilling and production is climbing …

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U.S. crude stockpiles rise, fuel inventories fall -EIA

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Oil prices fell on Wednesday after US crude oil stockpiles rose more than expected, even as fuel inventories dropped and tanks at the nation’s largest storage hub emptied further.

The bigger-than-expected rise in US crude stocks gave some investors …

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Oil prices jump 8% as Russia invades Ukraine; Brent tops $100 for first time since 2014

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Oil prices on Thursday jumped following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with international benchmark Brent crude surpassing $100 a barrel for the first time since 2014.

The attack is expected to have far-reaching implications for energy markets given Russia’s role …

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Column: Iran nuclear talks near end as oil prices surge

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LONDON, Feb 23 – Nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States are nearing the finish line with an announcement expected soon on a new deal to lift sanctions in exchange for renewed controls on uranium enrichment.

Diplomats have …

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Energy prices surge on Ukraine crisis with oil closing in on $100

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(Bloomberg) — Energy prices surged after Russian President Vladimir Putin signed an order to send what he called “peacekeeping forces” to the two breakaway areas of Ukraine that he officially recognized on Monday.

European natural gas led the …

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Oil price set to test fresh peaks barring Iran breakthrough

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LONDON, Feb 22 – Efforts by governments to drive an economic rebound are likely to add strain to tight oil supplies and could send prices to fresh peaks, unless international talks end sanctions on Tehran and lead to a …

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Vitol CEO sees oil above $100 for a ‘prolonged period’ this year

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(Bloomberg) — Oil prices could be set for a “prolonged period” above $100 a barrel over the next six to nine months, with the world setting fresh demand records this year, said Vitol Group Chief Executive Officer Russell …

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Germany freezes Nord Stream 2 gas project as Ukraine crisis deepens

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BERLIN – Germany on Tuesday halted the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea gas pipeline project, designed to double the flow of Russian gas direct to Germany, after Russia formally recognised two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine.

Europe’s most …

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TotalEnergies announces significant oil and gas discovery in Block 58

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TotalEnergies and APA Corporation have made a significant new oil and associated gas discovery at the Krabdagu-1 well, in the central area of Block 58, offshore Suriname. This follows previous discoveries at Maka, Sapakara, Kwaskwasi and Keskesi, and …

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Shale giants swear they won’t drill more, even at $200 a barrel

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(Bloomberg) — The Texas wildcatters that ushered in America’s shale revolution are resisting the temptation to pump more oil as the market rallies, signaling higher gasoline prices for consumers already battered by the worst inflation in a generation.…

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Oil heads for weekly fall on Iranian oil hopes

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Oil prices extended losses on Friday and were heading for a weekly fall as the prospect of increased Iranian oil exports eclipsed fears of potential supply disruption resulting from the Russia-Ukraine crisis.

Brent crude futures fell $1.92, or 2%, …

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Europe’s banks fund oil and gas expansion despite IEA warning, report says

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LONDON, Feb 14 – European banks are providing billions of dollars of funding to expand oil and gas production, a report on Monday showed, despite International Energy Agency guidance against new facilities in order to slow global warming.

Last …

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Column: Hedge funds take oil profits as inflation fears intensify

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LONDON, Feb 14- A bout of profit-taking ensued last week as seven-year highs in crude oil and middle distillates prices intensified concerns about inflation and the possibility of countermeasures from central banks.

Rapidly escalating prices for oil and other …

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‘A very scary concept’: Energy ministers fearful of oil prices surpassing $100 a barrel

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Energy ministers representing Egypt and Cyprus on Monday said they were deeply concerned about the potential for oil prices to climb above $100 a barrel.

It comes at a time when more than a dozen countries have urged their …

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Oil eases as Ukraine hints at concessions to Russia

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Oil eased on Monday, after earlier hitting its highest in more than seven years, as Ukraine hinted at possible concessions to Russia that could alleviate tensions between the two countries that Western governments say are on the brink of …

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Enbridge reports strong 2021 financial results and advances strategic priorities

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