Thursday, May 7, 2026
Oil jumps more than 3% on supply concerns as Iran conflict widens- oil and gas 360

Oil jumps more than 3% on supply concerns as Iran conflict widens

( Investing) – Oil prices jumped more than 3% on Thursday, extending a rally as the escalating U.S.-Israeli war with Iran disrupted supplies and shipping, driving some major producers in the Middle East to reduce output. Brent crude was up $2.92, or 3.59%, at $84.32 per barrel by 11:43 a.m. EST (1643GMT), a fifth session of gains. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose $4.40,

Oil turns negative as large US crude stock build outshines supply concerns- oil and gas 360

Oil turns negative as large US crude stock build outshines supply concerns

(Investing) – HOUSTON – Oil prices slipped into negative territory on Wednesday as a much larger-than-expected U.S. crude stock build outweighed the threat to oil supply from potential military conflict between the U.S. and Iran. Brent futures were down 12 cents at $70.65 a barrel at 11:16 a.m. ET (1607 GMT), while WTI futures were down 26 cents at $65.37. U.S. crude inventories rose

Oil gains on Venezuelan supply concerns, but poised for weekly loss- oil and gas 360

Oil gains on Venezuelan supply concerns, but poised for weekly loss

(BOE Report) – Oil prices rose on Friday supported by concerns of Venezuelan supply disruptions, though they remained on track for a weekly drop amid cautious market sentiment and optimism over the prospects for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal. Brent crude futures rose 43 cents, or 0.70%, to $61.71 a barrel by 0352 GMT, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was

Oil heads towards second consecutive weekly gain on supply concerns- oil and gas 360

Oil heads towards second consecutive weekly gain on supply concerns

(Investing) – LONDON -Oil prices fell slightly on Friday but were heading for a second consecutive weekly gain as fresh U.S. sanctions on Iran and the latest output plan from the OPEC+ producer group raised expectations of tighter supply. Brent crude futures were down 23 cents, or 0.3%, at $71.77 a barrel by 1300 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell

Oil rises on supply concerns as market awaits clarity on sanctions- oil and gas 360

Oil rises on supply concerns as market awaits clarity on sanctions

(Investing) – NEW YORK  – Oil prices rose about 1% to a one-week high on Wednesday on worries about supply disruptions in Russia and the U.S., while the market awaits clarity on sanctions as the U.S. attempts to broker a deal to end the war in Ukraine. Brent futures were up 65 cents, or 0.9%, at $76.49 a barrel by 10:38 a.m.