(World Oil) – bp Plc is off to a “great start” in its strategy reset and can follow through on the turnaround despite the recent drop in oil prices, said Chief Executive Officer Murray Auchincloss. U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war has driven Brent crude below $70 a barrel, the price assumption that underpins bp’s plans to boost cash flow and
(Investing) – NEW YORK – Oil prices fell about 2% to a two-week low on Tuesday on expectations OPEC+ will boost output even as U.S. President Donald Trump’s on-again off-again trade tariffs could reduce global economic growth and demand for the fuel. Brent crude futures fell by $1.41, or 2.1%, to $64.45 per barrel by 11:03 a.m. EDT (1503 GMT), while
(World Oil) – OPEC cut forecasts for global oil demand growth slightly this year and next as President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught takes a toll on consumption, while remaining more bullish than other forecasters. The cartel lowered demand growth projections for 2025 and 2026 by about 100,000 barrels a day (bpd), projecting an expansion of 1.3 million barrels a day
(Oil Price) – The global trade wars intensified on Tuesday as the U.S. tariffs on Canada and Mexico took effect and China was slapped an additional 10% levy, prompting retaliatory tariffs and sending equity markets and oil prices lower. Oil prices were down by 1% in Asian trading early on Tuesday, as markets fear economic slowdown from the tariffs and
(Investing) – LONDON – Oil prices rebounded on Monday despite lingering fears over a potential global trade war after U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff plans, this time targeting steel and aluminium. Brent crude futures were up 87 cents, or 1.2%, at $75.53 a barrel by 1413 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude added 1.3%, rising 90 cents to $71.90. Monday’s gains
From Reuters Oil prices rose in volatile trade on Tuesday supported by expectations of a drawdown in U.S. crude inventories, though gains were capped by worries about a recession and uncertainty over a China-U.S. trade deal. Brent crude LCOc1 settled up 81 cents, or 1.4%, at $59.51 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude CLc1 ended $1.29, or 2.4%, higher
From Reuters China Petroleum & Chemical Corp, or Sinopec, is seeking a tariff exemption for U.S. oil being imported in coming months, sources familiar with the matter said, after Beijing late last week imposed retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, including crude oil. The largest refiner in Asia is expected to receive four supertankers carrying 8 million barrels of U.S. crude
From Reuters Oil prices fell 1% on Monday on the outlook for increased supply of Iranian crude after France’s president lifted hopes for a deal between Washington and Tehran, but losses were limited by optimism surrounding a U.S.-China trade deal. Brent crude lost 64 cents, or 1.1%, to settle at $58.70 a barrel, after hitting a session high of $60.17.
From Reuters China on Friday said it would impose tariffs on U.S. crude oil imports for the first time, sending prices down nearly 4% to two-week lows as the escalating bilateral trade war fed worries over a slowdown in global oil demand. Beijing said crude would be among the U.S. products hit by tariffs of 5% as of Sept. 1.
From CNBC Qatar will lose its title as the world’s largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) within the next year, as Australia ramps up production on a slew of multi-billion dollar export projects. “Australia and Qatar continued to jostle for the title of the world’s largest LNG exporter over the first five months of 2019,” the Australian government said
From Reuters President Donald Trump on Friday pressured U.S. companies to leave China after Beijing unveiled retaliatory tariffs on $75 billion in U.S. goods, stoking fears their escalating trade war will tip the global economy into recession. Trump, who has accused China of unfair trade practices and pushed for a deal that would rebalance the relationship in favor of U.S.
From Reuters Oil prices weakened on Thursday on worries about the global economy and as equity markets were on edge over the uncertain outlook for U.S. interest rate cuts. Traders are awaiting a speech from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, that could indicate whether the U.S. central bank will continue to cut interest rates.
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