Oil prices report second straight weekly gain, hit 6-month high on Middle-East crisis; Brent at $91/bbl

Oil prices report second straight weekly gain, hit 6-month high on Middle-East crisis; Brent at $91/bbl

Global crude oil prices reported a second straight weekly gain and hit six-month high levels as markets watched for signs of any direct conflict between Israel and Iran that could further tighten supplies. This sudden uptick in crude oil prices has reignited fears of inflationary pressures and instilled fresh concerns among global central bankers, policymakers, … Read more

Oil prices continue to gain amid worries about supply disruptions; brent crude at $89.76/bbl

Oil prices continue to gain amid worries about supply disruptions; brent crude at $89.76/bbl

Oil prices continued their upward trajectory amid investor apprehensions regarding potential disruptions in supply due to escalating geopolitical tensions, on Wednesday. However, some of these concerns were mitigated by an unexpected increase in U.S. crude oil inventories. Brent crude futures climbed by 84 cents, representing a 0.9% increase, reaching $89.76 per barrel by 11:38 a.m. … Read more