Oil retreats on demand concerns after Fed signals slower easing ahead Oil prices fell in Asian trade on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve signalled it would slow the pace of interest... Updated 19 Dec, 2024 12:57pm
Markets Asia fuel oil prices capped in early 2025 but supply risks loom SINGAPORE: Asia’s fuel oil premiums and refining margins will be capped by ample supply in early 2025, but cleaner... Published 18 Dec, 2024 12:57pm
Markets Oil prices edge down on soft Chinese spending data Oil futures dropped from their highest levels in weeks on Monday, pressured by weakness in consumer spending in... Updated 16 Dec, 2024 08:16pm
Markets Oil prices sharply up NEW YORK: Oil prices climbed about 2% on Friday to settle at a three-week high, on expectations that additional... Published 15 Dec, 2024 02:50am
Markets Oil climbs 1% to 3-week high as more sanctions loom on Russia, Iran Brent futures rise 67 cents, or 0.9%, to $74.08 a barrel Updated 13 Dec, 2024 09:57pm
Markets Oil prices rise on China stimulus, possible tight supply in Europe HOUSTON: Oil prices rose on Tuesday as markets looked to rising demand in China, the world’s largest buyer, and... Updated 11 Dec, 2024 12:00am
Markets Oil prices rise as China moves toward monetary easing to boost growth Oil prices climbed by more than 1% on Monday as top importer China flagged its first move toward a loosened monetary... Updated 09 Dec, 2024 06:02pm
Markets Saudi crude prices to Asia slump to four-year low DUBAI: Saudi Aramco, the world’s biggest crude oil exporter, has cut its January 2025 prices for Asian buyers to the... Published 09 Dec, 2024 06:43am
Markets Oil prices fall on supply glut fears NEW YORK: Oil prices fell by more than 1% on Friday and cemented weekly losses as analysts projected a supply ... Published 08 Dec, 2024 02:56am
Markets Oil set for weekly loss on surplus fears after OPEC+ cut extensions Oil prices fell 1% on Friday and were headed for a weekly loss, as analysts continued to forecast a supply surplus... Updated 06 Dec, 2024 10:13pm
Markets OPEC+ delays oil output hike until April, extends cuts into 2026 LONDON/MOSCOW/ DUBAI: OPEC+ on Thursday pushed back the start of oil output rises by three months until April and... Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:58am
Editorials Petroleum industry: a messy corner of economy EDITORIAL: Petroleum sales have picked up and reached a 25-month high in November. The increase is attributed mainly... Updated 06 Dec, 2024 08:00am
Markets OPEC+ expected to extend oil supply cuts VIENNA: The OPEC oil cartel and its allies are expected Thursday to extend their supply cuts to avoid a sharp drop... Published 05 Dec, 2024 12:57pm
Markets Oil prices steady ahead of imminent OPEC+ decision; geopolitical turmoil in focus Oil prices were little changed on Wednesday, with traders expecting OPEC+ to announce an extension to supply cuts... Updated 04 Dec, 2024 07:42pm
Markets OPEC oil output rises in November: survey LONDON: OPEC oil output rose for a second month in November as Libya’s production recovered after resolution of a... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
Markets Oil rises on Chinese data, Middle East tensions HOUSTON: Oil prices rose on Monday, as strong factory activity in China buoyed hopes of higher demand, and as... Updated 02 Dec, 2024 09:32pm
Markets Oil heads for 2% weekly decline as supply risks ease LONDON: Oil prices were steady on Friday and heading for a weekly drop of more than 2%, pressured by easing concern... Updated 29 Nov, 2024 08:06pm
Markets Oil up as Israel, Hezbollah trade accusations of ceasefire violation LONDON: Oil prices ticked up on Thursday after Israel and Lebanese armed group Hezbollah traded accusations their... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Markets Oil up as Israel says ceasefire violated, OPEC+ delays meeting LONDON: Oil prices ticked up on Thursday, after Israel said its ceasefire with Lebanese armed group Hezbollah was... Updated 28 Nov, 2024 07:03pm
Markets Saudi, Russia, Kazakhstan hold talks ahead of weekend OPEC+ meeting DUBAI/MOSCOW: Top OPEC+ ministers have held further talks ahead of the oil producer group’s weekend meeting to set... Published 28 Nov, 2024 07:14am
Markets Oil little changed after surprise build in US gasoline stocks NEW YORK: Oil prices held steady on Wednesday as a large, surprise build in US gasoline stocks offset easing supply... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Markets Oil slips after surprise build in U.S. gasoline stocks Oil prices edged lower on Wednesday as a large, surprise build in U.S. gasoline stocks outweighed easing supply... Updated 27 Nov, 2024 09:07pm
Markets Oil falls after Israel agrees to ceasefire deal with Lebanon HOUSTON: Oil prices slid on Tuesday, giving back early gains in choppy trade after Israel agreed to a ceasefire deal... Updated 27 Nov, 2024 12:04am
World Trump prepares wide-ranging energy plan to boost gas exports, oil drilling NEW YORK: Donald Trump’s transition team is putting together a wide-ranging energy package to roll out within days... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:10am
Markets Oil falls $2 on possible Mid-East peace deal HOUSTON: Oil prices fell more $2 on Monday after multiple reports that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to the terms of... Updated 25 Nov, 2024 09:25pm
Markets Oil prices climb 1% to two-week high as Ukraine war intensifies Oil prices climbed about 1% to a two-week high on Friday as the intensifying war in Ukraine this week boosted the... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 12:35am
Markets Oil climbs on supply jitters as Russia-Ukraine war escalates HOUSTON: Oil climbed more than 1% on Thursday as Russia and Ukraine launched missiles at each other, an escalation ... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Markets Oil price stability: Putin, Iraqi PM discuss OPEC+ coordination MOSCOW/DUBAI: Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani ... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Markets Oil jumps as Russia-Ukraine missile exchange outweighs US crude stocks LONDON: Oil climbed more than 1% on Thursday after Russia and Ukraine launched missiles at each other, overshadowing... Updated 21 Nov, 2024 09:18pm
Markets Oil steady as Ukraine escalation offsets US crude, gasoline stock build HOUSTON: Oil prices were steady on Wednesday as the escalating war between major oil producer Russia and Ukraine... Updated 20 Nov, 2024 09:38pm