Monday, June 23, 2025
Oil prices erase earlier gains after weekend U.S. strike on Iran- oil and gas 360

Oil prices erase earlier gains after weekend U.S. strike on Iran

(Investing) – Oil prices eased on Monday, erasing earlier gains, as U.S. strikes on Iran ramped up fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East. Brent crude futures for August had edged down to $75.43 per barrel by 09:39 ET (13:39 GMT) and West Texas Intermediate crude future had slipped by 0.2% to $73.69 a barrel. Both of the contracts erased some

Oil prices jump as Israel-Iran conflict enters seventh day- oil and gas 360

Oil prices jump as Israel-Iran conflict enters seventh day

(Investing) – CALGARY -Oil prices rose on Thursday after Israel and Iran continued to exchange missile attacks overnight and U.S. President Donald Trump’s stance on the conflict kept investors on edge. Brent crude futures rose $1.60, or 2.1%, to $78.29 a barrel by 1030 ET. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude for July was up $1.64, or 2.1%, at $78.34. Brent had surged

Citi sees oil prices supported by risk premium, capped by 2026 oversupply- oil and gas 360

Citi sees oil prices supported by risk premium, capped by 2026 oversupply

(Investing) – Citi analysts said Wednesday that oil prices may continue to benefit from elevated geopolitical risk premiums in the near term, but they warned that oversupply risks in 2026 could limit further upside. In a new research note examining the offshore drilling sector, Citi outlines its base case assumptions and market outlook for dayrates and oil pricing fundamentals. “The Offshore

Oil prices steady with focus on Israel-Iran war, U.S. inventories and Fed decision- oil and gas 360

Oil prices steady with focus on Israel-Iran war, U.S. inventories and Fed decision

(Investing) – Oil prices steadied on Wednesday after recent sharp gains as elevated Middle East tensions pushed up fears of supply disruptions, while industry data showed a massive draw in U.S. inventories. At 08:00 ET (12:00 GMT), Brent oil futures for August gained 0.1% to $76.52 a barrel, and West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 0.1% to $73.32 a barrel. Iran’s Khamenei raises tensions further

Macquarie forecasts 6.5 million barrel drop in US crude inventories- oil and gas 360

Macquarie forecasts 6.5 million barrel drop in US crude inventories

(Investing) – Macquarie is forecasting a 6.5 million barrel decrease in U.S. crude inventories for the week ending June 13, according to the firm’s energy strategist, Walt Chancellor. This projected decline follows a 3.6 million barrel draw in the previous week, when the crude balance was looser than Macquarie had anticipated despite strong refinery activity. The firm expects crude runs to moderate by

Oil and gas important in times of conflict, Saudi Aramco CEO says- oil and gas 360

Oil and gas important in times of conflict, Saudi Aramco CEO says

(BOE Report) – The importance of oil and gas can’t be underestimated at times when conflicts occur, something that was currently being seen, the head of Saudi oil giant Aramco told an energy conference on Monday. Aramco CEO Amin Nasser delivered his speech to the Energy Asia Conference in Kuala Lumpur by a video link. Oil prices jumped last week

Big disruption to oil supply unlikely after Israel’s attack on Iran, say analysts- oil and gas 360

Big disruption to oil supply unlikely after Israel’s attack on Iran, say analysts

(Investing) – Israel’s attack on Iran is unlikely to cause a major disruption to oil supply, analysts at two major banks said, but a worst-case scenario involving blockades in the Strait of Hormuz could push prices above $100 per barrel, Goldman Sachs said. Oil prices climbed nearly 9% after Israel launched widescale strikes against Iran targeting nuclear facilities and missile factories,

JP Morgan maintains 2025 forecast for oil prices in low-to-mid $60s-oil and gas 360

JP Morgan maintains 2025 forecast for oil prices in low-to-mid $60s

(Investing) – JP Morgan downplayed geopolitical concerns on Thursday and maintained its base case forecast for oil prices to stay in the low-to-mid $60s through 2025 and $60 in 2026, but said certain worst-case scenarios could send prices surging to double those levels. U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States was moving personnel out of the Middle East

BofA: Oil prices could jump on coming short covering- oil and gas 360

BofA: Oil prices could jump on coming short covering

(Oil Price) – Trend-following commodity trading advisors (CTAs) could soon begin covering their significant short positions in oil, driving prices higher, according to Bank of America analysts cited by Investing.com. The sudden buying demand in the crude futures market has the potential to lead to a short-term rally in oil prices if CTAs rush to short covering. Last week, oil prices lodged another

Oil prices steady ahead of US-China trade talks- oil and gas 360

Oil prices steady ahead of US-China trade talks

(Investing) – LONDON  -Oil prices were stable on Monday as investors awaited U.S.-China trade talks in London in the hope that a deal could boost the global economic outlook and subsequently fuel demand. Brent crude futures gained 11 cents, or 0.2%, to $66.58 a barrel by 1312 GMT while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose by 6 cents, or 0.1%, to $64.64.

Oil leaps 4% after OPEC+ keeps output increase unchanged- oil and gas 360

Oil leaps 4% after OPEC+ keeps output increase unchanged

(Investing) – LONDON  -Oil prices jumped by about 4% on Monday after producer group OPEC+ kept output increases in July at the same level as the previous two months. Brent crude futures climbed by $2.28, or 3.6%, to $65.06 a barrel by 1335 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was up $2.99, or 4.9%, at $63.78. Both contracts lost more than 1%

Oil prices fall on possible larger OPEC+ output hike for July- oil and gas 360

Oil prices fall on possible larger OPEC+ output hike for July

(Investing) – HOUSTON – Oil prices fell on Friday and headed for a second consecutive weekly loss, as investors weigh a potentially larger OPEC+ output hike for July, and uncertainty spreads around U.S. tariff policy after the latest courtroom twist. Brent crude futures fell by 21 cents, or 0.33%, to $63.94 a barrel by 1451 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell