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Markets Saudi Arabia likely to extend additional supply cuts to Q1 2024: Energy Aspects SINGAPORE: The world’s top oil exporter, Saudi Arabia, is expected to extend its additional voluntary supply cuts to... Published 15 Nov, 2023 08:18pm
World Putin signals OPEC+ cuts are here to stay MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that OPEC+ coordination would continue in order to ensure... Published 12 Oct, 2023 05:57am
Markets OPEC cuts oil demand growth forecast again as economic challenges mount LONDON: OPEC on Monday cut its forecast for 2022 global oil demand growth for a fifth time since April and further... Published 14 Nov, 2022 06:46pm
World World hoped to crucify top oil supplier, Saudi says SHARM EL SHEIKH: The world was hoping to crucify Saudi Arabia as a top oil exporter, its energy minister said on the... Updated 11 Nov, 2022 11:13pm
Markets OPEC+ ‘only a phone call away’ if markets need balancing: UAE minister ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates’ energy minister said on Monday that OPEC+ was always willing to balance crude... Published 31 Oct, 2022 07:26pm
World Saudi Q3 GDP grows 8.6%, boosted by higher oil prices DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s gross domestic product expanded by 8.6% in the third quarter compared with the same period in... Published 31 Oct, 2022 07:12pm
Markets Russia becomes India's second biggest oil exporter, trade sources NEW DELHI: Russia rose to become India's second biggest supplier of oil in May, pushing Saudi Arabia into third ... Published 13 Jun, 2022 05:46pm
World UN calls on Saudi Arabia to free relatives of former spy chief DUBAI: The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention called on Saudi Arabia on Friday to immediately... Published 10 Jun, 2022 09:08pm
Markets Saudi Arabia lowers Arab Light oil price to Asia, Europe in June JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s lowered the price of its Arab Light crude grade to Asia and Europe for the month of June,... Published 09 May, 2022 05:39am
Markets Saudi, Qatar indexes gain while Egypt falls more than 2pc DUBAI: Major Gulf indexes closed higher on Thursday, tracking the rise in oil prices, while Egypt’s index recorded... Published 08 Apr, 2022 05:28am
World UAE to launch first federal corporate tax on business profits DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday said it would introduce a federal corporate tax on business profits... Published 01 Feb, 2022 04:07am
World Saudi Arabia in talks to refinance, downsize $16bn loan DUBAI: Saudi Arabia is in talks with banks to amend the terms of a $16 billion loan due in 2023 and possibly reduce... Published 09 Nov, 2021 04:48am
Print Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia targets zero carbon emissions by 2060 RIYADH: Top crude exporter Saudi Arabia will aim to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2060, its de facto ruler... Published 24 Oct, 2021 04:18am
Markets Saudi Sept oil supplies to China up 2%, Russian volumes down 18% BEIJING/SINGAPORE: Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest oil exporter, kept its ranking as China's top crude supplier ... Published 20 Oct, 2021 10:04am
Markets Saudi Arabia retains top spot in oil supplies to China BEIJING/SINGAPORE: Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest oil exporter, kept its ranking as China’s top crude ... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Markets Saudi retains top spot in oil supplies to China with volumes up 53% y/y That compares with 1.58 million bpd in July and 1.24 million bpd in August last year Published 20 Sep, 2021 10:40am
Markets Oil edges higher on inventory drawdowns, Brent tops $75 a barrel US crude stocks fall by 4.1 mln barrels, EIA says US Fed says economic recovery remains on track Iran blames US for pause in nuclear talks Published 29 Jul, 2021 07:07pm
Markets Oil track for big weekly drop as supply concerns mount Brent crude was down 82 cents, or 1.1%, at $72.65 a barrel, heading for a 3.8% fall this week. Saudi Arabia and the UAE reached a compromise this week, paving the way for OPEC+ producers to finalise a deal to increase production. Published 16 Jul, 2021 09:05pm
Markets Oil climbs while OPEC+ considers output increase WTI rose more than 10% in June, Brent more than 8%. Cushing inventories drop to lowest since March 2020 –EIA. Brent to average $67.48/bbl; WTI $64.54 in 2021 -Reuters poll. OPEC+ to add 2 mln bpd to market in August-December – source. Published 01 Jul, 2021 06:46pm
Markets Oil drifts near 2018 highs ahead of OPEC+ meeting OPEC and associated oil producers set to meet on July 1. OPEC+ may increase output by 500,000 bpd in Aug - ANZ, ING. US adds rigs for 11th month in row - Baker Hughes. Published 28 Jun, 2021 11:10am
Markets Oil jumps to more than two-year high on US inventories Brent hits $75.66, highest since October 2018. OPEC+ meeting on July 1 set to discuss further easing of curbs. Coming up: EIA oil supply report, 1430 GMT. Published 23 Jun, 2021 06:32pm
Markets Oil prices firm on summer demand as Iran talks drag Iran nuclear talks paused after hardliner wins presidency. Oil prices on both sides of Atlantic up for four weeks. Pick-up in northern hemisphere travel boosts prices. Published 21 Jun, 2021 05:02pm
Markets Oil falls 1pc amid dollar strength; demand picture still bullish Brent crude futures were down 86 cents, or 1.2%, at $72.22 a barrel. The bullish trend in oil remains intact, thanks to optimism surrounding the demand outlook. The dollar may well be strengthening but the fundamental picture for oil hasn't changed. Published 18 Jun, 2021 06:34pm
Markets Oil hits new high near $75 on demand rise, falling inventories Brent hits $74.73, highest since April 2019. API says US crude stocks drop 8.5 million barrels – sources. Coming Up: EIA supply report, 1430 GMT. Published 16 Jun, 2021 05:03pm
Markets Oil trades at multi-year highs on demand expectations Vitol CEO sees oil price around $70-$80/bbl this year. Trafigura CEO says good chance oil gets to $100/bbl. POLL-US crude inventories seen falling for 4th week in a row. Coming Up: API data on US crude stocks at 4:30 p.m. ET. Published 15 Jun, 2021 09:01pm
Markets Oil eases on Iran concern after hitting two-year high above $72 US crude touches $70 for first time since October 2018. Brent hits $72.27, highest since May 2019. Iran, world powers to resume talks on June 10. Published 07 Jun, 2021 06:12pm
Markets Oil hits two-year high above $72 on OPEC+ discipline, demand hopes Brent hits $72.17, highest since May 2019. Slow inoculation and surging infections renew demand concerns US job growth picks up in May. Published 04 Jun, 2021 08:44pm
Markets Oil extends gains on OPEC+ discipline and demand hopes Brent hit $71.99 on Thursday for highest since May 2019. Slow inoculation and surging infections renew demand concerns. Coming up: US non-farm payrolls, 1230 GMT. Published 04 Jun, 2021 06:30pm
Markets Oil inches higher as upbeat demand outlook counters supply concerns Brent, WTI set to close the week with 5%-6% gains. OPEC+ likely to stick to existing policy. Worries over impact of Iranian supply return ease. Published 28 May, 2021 06:35pm
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points