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

Explained | Why are crude oil prices elevated after OPEC+ policy decision and how will it impact India?

Explained | Why are crude oil prices elevated after OPEC+ policy decision and how will it impact India?

The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) conducted its joint ministerial monitoring committee meeting (JMMC) earlier this week and kept the supply policy unchanged till mid-2024, while pressing some oil producing nations to increase the compliance with output cuts.  The April 3 policy decision by OPEC+ led to a spike in international … 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

Oil prices surge to five-month high on positive economic news from US and China, brent crude at $87.73/bbl

Oil prices surge to five-month high on positive economic news from US and China, brent crude at $87.73/bbl

Crude prices saw a modest 1% increase, reaching a five-month peak. This surge was fueled by anticipations of rising oil demand, prompted by upbeat economic updates from both the U.S. and China, on Monday.  Additionally, global supplies faced constraints due to OPEC+ production cuts and assaults on Russian refineries. Brent futures climbed by 73 cents … Read more