(BOE Report) – Energy product traders, utilities, investors and business executives are among those scrambling to assess the likely impact of new steep tariffs on the United States’ largest trade partners, which kicked in on Tuesday. New 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, along with a doubling of duties on Chinese goods to 20%, took effect on March
(Oil Price) – Chevron Corp. (NYSE:CVX) has announced that it will lay off 15-20% of its global workforce and reorganize its business structure. The U.S. oil and gas major announced that it will consolidate its Oil, Products & Gas segment into Upstream and Downstream, Midstream & Chemicals segment, and be led by Mark Nelson, the current executive vice president of the Oil, Products &
(Investing) – SINGAPORE/LONDON -Oil producers in Canada and Mexico will likely be forced to reduce prices and divert supply to Asia if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump imposes 25% import tariffs on crude imports from the two countries, traders and analysts said. Two sources familiar with Trump’s plan told Reuters that oil would not be exempted from potential tariff hikes on imports
(Oil Price) – When Donald Trump floated the idea of slapping 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, it was more than just a shot across the bow—it was a cannonball aimed squarely at North America’s deeply entwined trade ecosystem. U.S. oil producers are warning that a tariff on heavy oil imported from Canada would raise consumer prices at the pump.
Energy Market Assessment: The high level of lack of understanding and the greatly reduced awareness of the economy and energy markets are providing much opportunity.
(Oil & Gas 360)—Energy Market Assessment: The latest data on America’s employers shows that we are not in a recession or heading toward one. More prosperity-producing ingredients are needed. Last Tuesday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover (JOLTs) report showed that the number of non-farm job openings increased by 329,000 in August to 8.040 million (Figure 1,
Investing Oil prices held steady on Tuesday in choppy trade as the focus turned to the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy meeting that concludes on Wednesday, while fears of weaker demand in China curbed gains. Prices saw some support from prospects of lower U.S. crude stockpiles and concerns over U.S. production in the aftermath of Hurricane Francine. Brent crude futures for November were up
Oil Price Falling oil and gasoline prices, along with the rest of the energy complex, helped to slow down the annual rate of inflation in August. According to AAA data, gasoline prices averaged $3.253 per gallon on Wednesday, down from $3.445 a month ago and $3.832 a year ago. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Wednesday, the gasoline index declined 0.6%
Oil Price U.S. oil production is breaking records, but employment numbers have dropped in five out of six months this year as operational efficiencies allow operators to continue to boost production with fewer rigs and workers, the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) said last week in a cautionary note. Texas, home to the biggest shale basin, the Permian, has seen crude
Oil and Gas 360 “First imperceptible, then unstoppable.” The risk of parallel trading systems that bypass the U.S. petrodollar continues to grow from BRICS’ (Brazil, Russia, Iran, China, South Africa) machinations. This new “axis of oil” produces about 40% of crude oil production and comprises nearly half the world’s population. Integrating global oil and gas markets into
World Oil (WO) — The Permian basin continues to grow rapidly, reflecting the region’s importance as an economic powerhouse for Texas, New Mexico and the country. This year’s Economic Report from the Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) highlights the region’s essential role in supporting critical government functions such as road improvements, public schools and teachers, police and fire departments, community hospitals
World Oil (WO) – The Energy Workforce & Technology Council released its monthly jobs report, indicating signs of continued improvement in employment growth across the oil and gas industry. In June 2024, the U.S. oil field services sector experienced an increase in job gains, with a gain of 968 jobs, according to preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
