RarePetro Oil & Gas 360 Publishers Note: Kevin Olson has assembled great data points about the influx of fifty million barrels of foreign crude oil to the United States, and may offset most of the production cuts. Pushing out any kind of recovery on our producers. This brings up the question: Should Donald Trump, or Congress, get involved in eliminating
RarePetro Oil & Gas 360 Publishers Note: Kevin Olson has assembled great data points about the influx of fifty million barrels of foreign crude oil to the United States, and may offset most of the production cuts. Pushing out any kind of recovery on our producers. This brings up the question: Should Donald Trump, or Congress, get involved in eliminating
Reuters LONDON – Oil prices were dragged sharply lower on Friday by weak U.S. fuel demand, fears of a second wave of coronavirus cases in South Korea and a worsening in U.S.-China relations, but were still on track for a hefty monthly gain. July Brent crude LCOc1 fell 72 cents, or 2%, to $34.57 a barrel by 1203 GMT and
CNBC Working from home has become the norm, and if the trend continues even after the pandemic abates, it could pose a big risk for oil, analysts are warning. “The biggest threat to oil demand is the rise of remote working,” Bernstein said in a recent note to clients. “A decrease in commuting and business air travel is clearly negative
Reuters LONDON – Oil futures steadied on Thursday as the market awaited confirmation of industry data that showed a surprise increase in U.S. crude stocks, which offset hopes for a demand recovery as coronavirus lockdowns ease. After tumbling on Wednesday, Brent crude futures were down 0.06%, or 2 cents, at $34.72 a barrel at 1311 GMT after dropping by more
Reuters LONDON – Oil prices rose on Tuesday, supported by growing confidence that producers are following through on commitments to cut supplies and as fuel demand picks up as coronavirus lockdowns ease. Brent crude LCOc1 futures were up 0.8%, or 30 cents, at $35.83 a barrel by 1411 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures CLc1 gained 2.2%, or
Reuters LONDON – Oil prices firmed on Wednesday on signs of improving demand and a drawdown in U.S. crude inventories, but worries over the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic and weak refining margins capped gains. Brent crude futures LCoc1 were up $1.33, or 3.84%, at $35.98 per barrel at 1348 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) July crude futures
CNBC Oil prices moves lower on Tuesday, despite signs that producers are cutting output as promised and on signs of increasing demand as more countries ease out of curbs imposed to counter the coronavirus pandemic. The front-month contract for West Texas Intermediate crude, which is set to expire on Tuesday, fell 48 cents to trade at $31.34 per barrel. The
Reuters LONDON – Oil prices were steady on Tuesday amid signs that producers are cutting output as promised while traders awaited more clarity on the demand picture as some countries ease out of lockdowns. Benchmark Brent crude was up 4 cents or 0.1% at $34.85 a barrel by 1205 GMT. The front-month contract for U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude which
CNBC The fortunes of the oil market have turned around dramatically in the past month. This time last month, investors were watching the futures market in disbelief. The May contract for West Texas Intermediate oil was set to expire, and prices did the unthinkable — they plunged 300% in one day, deep into negative territory. In the spot market all across North America, prices
CNBC West Texas Intermediate for June delivery jumped more than 12% on Monday to a two-month high, one day ahead of the contract’s expiration, as production cuts and the easing of stay-at-home restrictions supported prices. “Producers are significantly throttling back output and, with demand increasing, the market is on a slow path towards recovery,” said Rystad Energy’s senior oil markets
Reuters LONDON – Oil prices jumped on Monday, with benchmark Brent hitting a one-month high and U.S. crude topping $30, supported by optimism about the reopening of economies and output cuts by major producers. Brent crude LCOc1 was up $2.32, or 7.1%, at $34.82 a barrel by 1344 GMT, its highest level since mid-April. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude
