Oil headed for third weekly decline on global demand concerns; Brent ticks higher to $81/bbl
1 year, 1 month ago

Oil headed for third weekly decline on global demand concerns; Brent ticks higher to $81/bbl

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Oil prices rose on Friday but are set to fall for a third week amid signs of slowing demand and as market attention turns to a key meeting of OPEC and its allies this month which will determine the group's next move on production. Back home, on the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil futures due for a November 17 expiry, was last trading higher by 1.22 per cent at ₹6,450 per bbl, having swung between ₹6,330 and ₹6,472 per bbl during the session so far, against a previous close of ₹6,372 per barrel. -US WTI rose 1.7 per cent to trade around $77 a barrel on Friday as broader financial markets recovered from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s comments that officials won’t hesitate to tighten policy more. Crude oil prices have experienced a significant downturn, plummeting by nearly 10 per cent over the past eight days. On Wednesday, the price of Brent crude dropped below $80 per barrel for the first time since July, driven by mounting concerns about demand due to the lackluster economic outlook in China and Europe.

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Oil reports weekly loss on oversupply fears despite OPEC+ output extension; Brent down over 2% in 5 days
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Oil reports weekly loss on oversupply fears despite OPEC+ output extension; Brent down over 2% in 5 days

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International crude oil prices fell by more than one per cent in the previous session to report a weekly loss after analysts projected a supply surplus next year on weak demand despite the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies 's recent decision to delay the oil output hikes till April 2025 and extend the deep production cuts to …

Morgan Stanley, HSBC slash crude oil supply forecast; Brent average pegged near $70 for 2025 after OPEC+ verdict
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Morgan Stanley, HSBC slash crude oil supply forecast; Brent average pegged near $70 for 2025 after OPEC+ verdict

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OPEC+ verdict: Leading global investment bankers Morgan Stanley and HSBC revised down their expectations for an oil market surplus next year and forecast a Brent crude price of $70 per barrel, following a decision by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries to delay and slow plans for a higher crude output. Brent crude average, oil supply forecasts for 2025 According …

Brent nears $93, US WTI ticks higher after OPEC+ pushes back output hike, extends cuts through 2026
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Brent nears $93, US WTI ticks higher after OPEC+ pushes back output hike, extends cuts through 2026

Live Mint  

International crude oil prices traded higher on Thursday, December 5, after the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, in its virtual meeting, decided to delay its planned output increase by three months to April 2025 and extend the full unwind of production cuts by a year until the end of 2026. -According to Reuters calculations, the gradual unwinding …

Oil Holds Drop as OPEC Decision on Supply Takes the Spotlight
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Oil Holds Drop as OPEC Decision on Supply Takes the Spotlight

Live Mint  

-- Oil steadied after a decline, with traders looking ahead to an OPEC meeting on Thursday that’s expected to see the cartel again defer a move to revive output in an already well-supplied market. While commercial stockpiles shrank more than 5 million barrels for the biggest weekly drop since August, nationwide oil production hit a record in a reminder of …

Oil ticks higher ahead of OPEC+ verdict; Israel-Lebanon tensions provide support: Brent nears $93/bbl
3 weeks ago

Oil ticks higher ahead of OPEC+ verdict; Israel-Lebanon tensions provide support: Brent nears $93/bbl

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International crude oil prices rose more than 1.5 per cent on Tuesday, December 3, ahead of the output policy decision by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies meeting. Global benchmark Brent crude futures last rose $1.16, or 1.6 per cent, to $72.99 per barrel, while the US West Texas Intermediate crude was last up $1.16, or 1.7 …

Oil Little Changed in Thin Trading After OPEC Delays Meeting
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Oil Little Changed in Thin Trading After OPEC Delays Meeting

Live Mint  

-- Oil was steady as traders watched for any further clues to OPEC ’s production plans after it delayed a key virtual meeting by four days. Prices have been buffeted by fluctuating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, waning demand in top importer China and concerns whether President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming policies could affect supply from Russia and Iran. “The …

Oil rises after investors weigh escalation of Russia-Ukraine war amid rise in US crude stock; Brent at $73
1 month ago

Oil rises after investors weigh escalation of Russia-Ukraine war amid rise in US crude stock; Brent at $73

Live Mint  

International crude oil prices were steady on Wednesday, November 20, as the escalating war between major oil producer Russia and Ukraine offset a rise in US crude and gasoline stocks. Back home, crude oil futures last traded 0.56 per cent lower at ₹5,825 per barrel on the multi commodity exchange. This has put geopolitical risk back in the market However, …

Oil sheds 5% in five days on subdued China demand, slow pace of US Fed rate cuts; Brent sits 2% lower to $71
1 month, 1 week ago

Oil sheds 5% in five days on subdued China demand, slow pace of US Fed rate cuts; Brent sits 2% lower to $71

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International crude oil prices settled down more than two per cent in the previous session as investors fretted about weaker Chinese oil demand and a potential slowing in the pace of US Federal Reserve interest rate cuts after the latest macroeconomic data. Back home, crude oil futures settled 1.86 per cent lower at ₹5,660 per barrel on the multi commodity …

Oil heads for weekly loss as Chinese demand continues to underperform
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1 month, 1 week ago

Oil heads for weekly loss as Chinese demand continues to underperform

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By Nicole Jao and Gabrielle Ng SINGAPORE -Oil prices fell on Friday on signs demand in China, the world's biggest crude importer, continues to underperform amid its uneven economic recovery. The decline in run rates occurred as China's factory output growth slowed last month and demand woes in its property sector showed few signs of abating even though consumer spending …

Oil Holds Near November Lows as Traders Brace for Crude Glut
1 month, 1 week ago

Oil Holds Near November Lows as Traders Brace for Crude Glut

Live Mint  

-- Oil held near November lows, settling near $68 a barrel, as increasingly bearish fundamentals capped the session’s gain. In the physical market, a key supply gauge suggests a glut is coming sooner than expected, while timespreads in the futures market are flashing signs of oversupply. Also weighing on oil: OPEC cut its demand growth forecasts for a fourth consecutive …

Trump Factor: Decoding the potential impact on crude prices and India’s oil economy
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump Factor: Decoding the potential impact on crude prices and India’s oil economy

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Energy markets are attempting to understand the implications of Donald Trump's presidency on oil and gas prices. Analysts predict that his actions could significantly influence global crude oil prices, with an 80% likelihood of a decline. Trade-related uncertainties and tensions continue to pose challenges for crude oil prices, particularly affecting energy prices in the US. Overall, declining crude prices can …

Oil gains 1% in five days on US elections, Fed rate cut; Brent sits 2% lower to $73 dragged by subdued China stimulus
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Oil gains 1% in five days on US elections, Fed rate cut; Brent sits 2% lower to $73 dragged by subdued China stimulus

Live Mint  

International crude oil prices settled more than two per cent lower in the previous session as traders grew less fearful of prolonged supply disruptions from a strong hurricane in the US Gulf of Mexico, while top importer China's latest economic-stimulus packages failed to impress some oil traders. Despite Friday's losses, oil prices gained more than one per cent week-over-week, drawing …

Crude oil prices plummet 2.5% on strong US dollar; Brent slips below $74
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Crude oil prices plummet 2.5% on strong US dollar; Brent slips below $74

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Crude oil prices slid 2.5% on Wednesday, November 6, snapping a five-day winning streak, weighed down by a stronger US dollar as early reports suggested that Republican candidate Donald Trump is edging closer to securing a second term in the White House. Crude prices have experienced notable fluctuations in recent sessions, influenced by OPEC+'s decision to delay December production plans …

Oil hits one-week high on weak dollar ahead of US election results; Brent nears $76/bbl, WTI extends five-day streak
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Oil hits one-week high on weak dollar ahead of US election results; Brent nears $76/bbl, WTI extends five-day streak

Live Mint  

International crude oil prices edged one per cent higher to hit a one-week high on Tuesday, November 5, ahead of what is expected to be an exceptionally close US presidential election, after rising more than more than two per cent in the previous session as the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries delayed plans to hike crude supply and production in …

Oil Prices Soar as Middle East Tensions Escalate
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Oil Prices Soar as Middle East Tensions Escalate

The Hindu  

Oil prices extend upward march on Mideast tensions, with Brent North Sea crude reaching close to $80 per barrel on Monday. The rise is partly attributed to concerns about geopolitical unrest in the Middle East, but also to hopes of stronger Chinese demand after Beijing recently announced major stimulus measures to boost its flagging economy.

Oil Prices Slide as Supply Outshines Demand, but Libya's Output Remains a Factor
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Oil Prices Slide as Supply Outshines Demand, but Libya's Output Remains a Factor

Hindustan Times  

Oil prices fell on Tuesday as a stronger supply outlook and tepid global demand growth outweighed fears over escalating conflict in the Middle East. A panel of top ministers from the OPEC producer group meets on Oct. 2 to review the market, with no policy changes expected. The possibility of Libyan oil output recovering also weighed on the market.

Investors turned more bearish on oil last week than ever
3 months ago

Investors turned more bearish on oil last week than ever

The Hindu  

Investors were more bearish than ever on crude oil last week, deepening a months-long selloff that pressured prices to multi-year lows amid growing concerns of weak demand in top consuming nations. Negative sentiment swept oil markets so strongly that short positions on Brent crude overtook long positions for the first time, data from the Intercontinental Exchange showed on Friday. “This …

Govt may cut petrol and diesel prices if global prices remain low: Petroleum Secretary
3 months, 1 week ago

Govt may cut petrol and diesel prices if global prices remain low: Petroleum Secretary

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Secretary at the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Pankaj Jain, said on Thursday that oil companies will consider cutting fuel prices if crude oil remains low for an extended period. With the rise in fuel demand, India wants increased output from the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, its allies, and Russia, the Oil Secretary added. Global crude oil prices …

Oil Rebounds After Brutal Week as Traders Take Stock of Outlook
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Oil Rebounds After Brutal Week as Traders Take Stock of Outlook

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Oil rose from its lowest close since 2021 after a deep weekly loss pushed futures close to levels regarded as oversold, with the focus this week on three reports that may clarify the demand outlook. Traders are in line for bumper crop of market insights this week as the three most prominent forecasters — OPEC, the Energy Information Administration and …

Markets Ahead: Inflation Data, Macro Indicators, Rupee Movements To Drive Investors In The Week
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Markets Ahead: Inflation Data, Macro Indicators, Rupee Movements To Drive Investors In The Week

ABP News  

Global trends, macro economic key indicators, and outlook adopted by the foreign investors would influence sentiments in the equity markets in the coming week, analysts noted. Elaborating on the outlook, Shrikant Chouhan, Head of Equity Research, Kotak Securities, noted, “Globally, investors remain optimistic about the possibility of a rate cut by the US Fed and would keenly look forward to …

Crude Oil Prices Fall: Asian Paints, Kansai Gain Up To 5% But ONGC, Oil India Shares Fall
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Crude Oil Prices Fall: Asian Paints, Kansai Gain Up To 5% But ONGC, Oil India Shares Fall

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A continued decline in Brent crude prices has come as a blessing for oil marketing companies and paint manufacturers, while at the same time, dented sentiment for oil refiners. On the bourses, Asian Paints, Berger Paints India, Shalimar Paints, Kansai Nerolac Paints, Indigo Paints, and Akzo Nobel India gained in the range of 1 per cent to 5 per cent …

Stock markets trade marginally lower, Sensex down by 60 points, Nifty at 25,266
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Stock markets trade marginally lower, Sensex down by 60 points, Nifty at 25,266

India TV News  

A day after hitting an all-time high, the equity benchmark indices opened in red on Tuesday. Global oil benchmark Brent crude declined 0.40 per cent to USD 77.21 a barrel. Rupee against dollar The rupee declined 4 paise to 83.95 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday due to a stronger greenback in global markets and weak domestic …

HPCL, BPCL ,IOCL share price gain up to 6%: Should you Buy, Sell or Hold the stocks?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

HPCL, BPCL ,IOCL share price gain up to 6%: Should you Buy, Sell or Hold the stocks?

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Stock Market today: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd, Indian Oil Corporation share price gained up to 6% in the intraday trades on Tuesday. The softening Oil prices boosted street sentiments driving gains for these upstream oil Marketing companies HPCL, BPCL,IOCL share price. Lower marketing margin concerns The lower crude prices relieve concerns on marketing margins of Oil marketing …

Oil stabilises as signs of economic slowdown clash with Fed rate cut hopes; brent crude at $85.09/bbl
5 months ago

Oil stabilises as signs of economic slowdown clash with Fed rate cut hopes; brent crude at $85.09/bbl

Live Mint  

Oil prices remained largely unchanged on Thursday as investors grappled with conflicting signals about crude demand. Concerns about a potential economic slowdown in the U.S. were balanced by rising expectations that the Federal Reserve might soon cut interest rates. “Crude Oil prices have recovered from above key support levels with NYMEX crude recovering from $79-$79.5 and MCX crude from above …

Oil sheds China demand worries, gains 1% on weaker US dollar & drop in stockpiles; Brent nears $85/bbl
5 months, 1 week ago

Oil sheds China demand worries, gains 1% on weaker US dollar & drop in stockpiles; Brent nears $85/bbl

Live Mint  

Crude oil prices climbed about one per cent on Wednesday, July 17, on a bigger-than-expected weekly drop in US crude stockpiles. Brent futures rose 96 cents, or 1.2 per cent, to $84.69 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude rose $1.36, or 1.7 per cent, to $82.12. Coming to domestic prices, crude oil futures last traded 1.95 per cent …

Oil prices rise on OPEC production cuts, summer consumption hopes; Brent rises 0.81% to $85.69 per barrel
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Oil prices rise on OPEC production cuts, summer consumption hopes; Brent rises 0.81% to $85.69 per barrel

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Oil prices rose on Monday, fuelled by increasing summer demand optimism and the supply cuts by the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. On Monday, Brent crude futures rose 0.81 per cent or 69 cents to $85.69 per barrel as of 13:36. Both the commodity contracts increased nearly 6 per cent in June, with Brent settling around $85 per barrel …

Oil touches seven-week high amid demand optimism, war concerns; brent crude at $85.53/bbl
6 months ago

Oil touches seven-week high amid demand optimism, war concerns; brent crude at $85.53/bbl

Live Mint  

Oil prices reached seven-week highs on Wednesday, driven by optimism about summer demand and concerns over escalating conflicts, despite an industry report indicating an unexpected rise in U.S. crude inventories. Brent crude futures for August, set to expire on Thursday, increased by 20 cents to $85.53 a barrel by 12:35 GMT, while the more actively traded September contract rose by …

Oil records longest losing streak in 5 months on hawkish US Fed policy, demand worries; Brent down 2% at $82/bbl
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Oil records longest losing streak in 5 months on hawkish US Fed policy, demand worries; Brent down 2% at $82/bbl

Live Mint  

Crude oil prices rose about one per cent in the previous session but fell for the week on worries that strong US macroeconomic data would keep interest rates elevated for a longer period, curbing fuel demand. Coming to domestic prices, crude oil futures settled 0.03 per cent lower at ₹6,469 per barrel on the multi commodity exchange Why is crude …

Oil drops for fourth straight session as hawkish US Fed stance weakens demand outlook; Brent at $81/bbl
7 months ago

Oil drops for fourth straight session as hawkish US Fed stance weakens demand outlook; Brent at $81/bbl

Live Mint  

Oil prices declined on Thursday, May 23, for the fourth session in a row, as the prospect of higher-for-longer US interest rates raised worries around demand growth in the world's biggest oil market. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} Brent crude oil futures were last down 45 cents, or 0.6 per cent, at $81.45 a barrel. On the domestic front, crude oil futures were …

Crude oil extends decline despite geopolitical tensions; 4 key reasons weighing on prices
7 months ago

Crude oil extends decline despite geopolitical tensions; 4 key reasons weighing on prices

Live Mint  

Crude oil prices extended decline on Tuesday with the global benchmark Brent oil falling over a percent. The fall in crude oil prices comes despite the ongoing geopolitical tensions and ahead of the meeting of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its affiliates, together known as OPEC+ on supply. Here are the key reasons why crude oil prices …

Oil set for weekly gain as demand signs, geopolitics seen as positives
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Oil set for weekly gain as demand signs, geopolitics seen as positives

Hindustan Times  

By Katya Golubkova and Sudarshan Varadhan Oil set for weekly gain as demand signs, geopolitics seen as positives SINGORE, - Oil rose on Friday, set for a weekly gain, as data this week from the U.S. and China, the world's two largest crude users, pointed to higher demand and continuing uncertainty over the Gaza war supported prices. Falling U.S. crude …

Oil set for weekly gain as demand signs, geopolitics seen as positives
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Oil set for weekly gain as demand signs, geopolitics seen as positives

Hindustan Times  

By Katya Golubkova and Sudarshan Varadhan Oil set for weekly gain as demand signs, geopolitics seen as positives SINGORE -Oil rose on Friday, set for a weekly gain, as data this week from the U.S. and China, the world's two largest crude users, pointed to higher demand and continuing uncertainty over the Gaza war supported prices. Falling U.S. crude inventories …

Oil rises on Saudi Arabia’s decision to hike prices, brent crude at $83.39/bbl
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Oil rises on Saudi Arabia’s decision to hike prices, brent crude at $83.39/bbl

Live Mint  

Oil futures saw an increase on Monday following Saudi Arabia's decision to raise June crude prices for most regions. “Crude Oil prices are seen trading positive today after Saudi Arabia raised its official oil selling price for most regions, and on fading hopes of a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, however, price gains look limited as supply from the middle-east …

Brent, WTI shed 6% as oil heads for steepest weekly drop in 3 months: What’s cooling down the commodity?
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Brent, WTI shed 6% as oil heads for steepest weekly drop in 3 months: What’s cooling down the commodity?

Live Mint  

Oil prices extended losses on Friday, May 3, 2024 and stayed on course for the steepest weekly loss in three months, as investors weighed lower-than-expected US jobs data and the timing of interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve. Coming to domestic prices, crude oil futures declined 0.76 per cent to ₹6,551 per barrel on the multi commodity exchange. …

Rupee declines 5 paise to 83.43 against U.S. dollar in early trade
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Rupee declines 5 paise to 83.43 against U.S. dollar in early trade

The Hindu  

The rupee depreciated 5 paise to 83.43 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on April 29 amid a strong American currency overseas and withdrawal of foreign funds from domestic equity markets. However, positive sentiment in the domestic equity markets and retreating crude oil prices in international markets supported the Indian currency at lower level, forex traders said. At the …

Oil prices decline as risk premium eases following Iran attack; brent crude at $89.64/bbl
8 months, 1 week ago

Oil prices decline as risk premium eases following Iran attack; brent crude at $89.64/bbl

Live Mint  

Oil prices saw a downward drift on Monday, as the market seemed to minimize concerns about a wider regional conflict following Iran's weekend attack on Israel. “Crude oil dipped around $85 after Israel successfully defended itself from Iran's large-scale air attack over the weekend, and the US underlined its desire to prevent a larger Middle East conflict. The attack, labeled …

ONGC share price rises 5% as Jefferies expects more than 40% upside-4 key reasons why
8 months, 1 week ago

ONGC share price rises 5% as Jefferies expects more than 40% upside-4 key reasons why

Live Mint  

Oil and Natural Gas Commission Ltd share price saw a sharp 5% rise in share prices and ONGC was amongst largest Nifty-50 stock gainers. The upstream oil and gas producers as ONGC and Oil India Ltd though should benefit with higher crude prices, nevertheless windfall tax imposed by the government that keeps being adjusted every fortnight limits any major gains …

Oil rises over $1 on tighter supply, stays on track for 3rd monthly gain ahead of OPEC decision; Brent hits $87
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Oil rises over $1 on tighter supply, stays on track for 3rd monthly gain ahead of OPEC decision; Brent hits $87

Live Mint  

International crude oil prices rebounded and rose by more than $1 per barrel on Thursday, March 28, after falling for two consecutive sessions ahead of the policy decision by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries. Brent crude futures for May were last up $1.21, or 1.4 per cent, at $87.30 per barrel, while the more actively traded June contract rose …

Rupee declines by 20 paise to 83.33 against dollar in early trade
9 months ago

Rupee declines by 20 paise to 83.33 against dollar in early trade

The Hindu  

The rupee declined 20 paise to 83.33 against the U.S. dollar on March 22 due to a stronger greenback in the global markets and dollar buying by importers. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened lower at 83.28 against the previous close of 83.13 to a dollar. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against …

Oil prices drop on weaker US fuel demand, Gaza ceasefire report; Brent rebounds to $85/bbl
9 months ago

Oil prices drop on weaker US fuel demand, Gaza ceasefire report; Brent rebounds to $85/bbl

Live Mint  

Oil prices declined on Thursday, March 21, pressured by weaker US gasoline demand data and reports of a United Nations draft resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. US West Texas Intermediate futures for May were down 69 cents, or 0.9 per cent, to $80.58 per barrel after a fall of about 1.8 per cent in the previous session, according …

Oil rally cools off as prices slip 2% ahead of US Federal Reserve verdict; Brent down to $85.9/bbl
9 months ago

Oil rally cools off as prices slip 2% ahead of US Federal Reserve verdict; Brent down to $85.9/bbl

Live Mint  

International crude oil prices slipped on Wednesday, March 20, after hitting multi-month highs in the previous session, as investors braced for the US Federal Reserve's interest rate policy announcement later in the day. Coming to domestic prices, crude oil futures were last trading 2.05 per cent lower at ₹6,746 per barrel on the multi commodity exchange. Oil prices pullback ahead …

Rupee falls four paise to settle at 82.90 against dollar on firm crude oil prices
9 months ago

Rupee falls four paise to settle at 82.90 against dollar on firm crude oil prices

The Hindu  

“The Rupee declined by four paise to settle at 82.90 against the U.S. currency on March 18 on firm crude oil prices. However, the Rupee gave up early gains as the U.S. dollar and bond yields remained at higher levels ahead of the Federal Reserve's meeting this week. Anuj Choudhary Research Analyst, Sharekhan by BNP Paribas, said the Rupee depreciated …

Oil holds near 4-month high, logs 3% weekly gain on IEA demand forecast, Ukraine attack; Brent at $83/bbl
9 months, 1 week ago

Oil holds near 4-month high, logs 3% weekly gain on IEA demand forecast, Ukraine attack; Brent at $83/bbl

Live Mint  

Oil prices declined on Friday, March 16, a day after topping the $85 per barrel-mark for the first time since November, but prices settled almost three per cent higher for the week on higher demand from US refiners and the oil demand projections for 2024 by the International Energy Agency. Coming to domestic prices, crude oil futures last settled 0.15 …

Oil prices rise on uncertainty over Gaza ceasefire, OPEC cut; Brent at $83/bbl
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Oil prices rise on uncertainty over Gaza ceasefire, OPEC cut; Brent at $83/bbl

Live Mint  

Oil prices rose on Tuesday, February 27, as the market focused on uncertainty over a potential Gaza ceasefire and some expectations that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries will extend voluntary supply cuts in March. Back home, on the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil futures due for a March 19 expiry, was last trading 0.59 per cent higher at ₹6,504 …

Oil prices slip amid interest rate outlook; Brent crude at $81.42/bbl
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Oil prices slip amid interest rate outlook; Brent crude at $81.42/bbl

Live Mint  

Oil prices experienced a slight decline amid speculation that unexpectedly robust inflation figures might postpone reductions in high interest rates, which have been restraining global fuel demand growth. Brent crude futures saw a decrease of 20 cents, marking a 0.3% drop to $81.42 per barrel by 1415 GMT. This downward trend follows last week's losses, with Brent experiencing a decline …

Geo-political tensions could keep crude prices elevated in the near term: Report
10 months ago

Geo-political tensions could keep crude prices elevated in the near term: Report

Live Mint  

Crude oil prices have been steadily climbing since the start of 2024, driven by increasing geopolitical tensions. Excess supply of crude oil in physical markets As far as global supply is concerned, ICICI Bank Global Markets said that there has been a notable drop in OPEC+ crude oil production in January, marking the steepest plunge in six months. The shortfall …

Oil prices extend over 1% drop ahead of US Fed policy verdict; Brent at $81
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Oil prices extend over 1% drop ahead of US Fed policy verdict; Brent at $81

Live Mint  

Oil prices edged lower on Tuesday, January 30, extending a more than one per cent drop in the previous session on China's economic outlook, however the losses were kept in check by supply fears driven escalating tensions in the Middle East. Back home, on the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil futures due for a February 16 expiry, was last trading …

India's crude oil output down 1.03% to 2.5 MMT in December, imports rise 1.1% YoY: PPAC
11 months ago

India's crude oil output down 1.03% to 2.5 MMT in December, imports rise 1.1% YoY: PPAC

Live Mint  

Crude oil imports increased by 1.1 per cent and 0.4 per cent during December 2023 and April-December 2023 respectively, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. The cumulative natural gas consumption for the current financial year till December 2023 stood at 49,540 MMSCM, which was higher by 9.4 per cent compared with the corresponding period of the previous …

Oil scores weekly gain as Middle East risk offsets China concerns; Brent at $78
11 months ago

Oil scores weekly gain as Middle East risk offsets China concerns; Brent at $78

Live Mint  

Oil prices settled slightly lower in the previous session but recorded a weekly gain as Middle East tensions and disruptions to oil output offset concerns about the Chinese and global economies. Back home, on the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil futures due for a February 16 expiry, settled 0.28 per cent higher at ₹6,045 per bbl, having swung between ₹6,084 …

OMC stocks recover off lows after OPEC's bullish demand forecast; BPCL up 3%, IOC, HPCL hit 52-week highs
11 months ago

OMC stocks recover off lows after OPEC's bullish demand forecast; BPCL up 3%, IOC, HPCL hit 52-week highs

Live Mint  

Shares of Indian oil marketing companies recovered off lows and scored record-high levels on Thursday, January 18, a day after the the Organistation of Petroleum Exporting Countries provided a bullish demand growth forecast for oil markets, despite the ongoing geopolitical conflicts. Similarly, shares of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited surged significantly and were locked at five per cent upper circuit to …

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