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 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