Oil prices

Oil prices decline despite OPEC+ production cut

…as Chinese refiners seek cheaper alternatives from Nigeria, Russia The announce ment of crude oil output cut of around 800,000 bpd by Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies -OPEC+, has failed to yield its expected result,…

Oil prices hit $104 on new supply scare

Oil prices rose early on Monday, extending gains from Friday, as supply took center stage on the market with potential new production cuts from OPEC+ and deadly clashes in Libya which renewed concerns about Libyan oil exports. As of 11:45…

Oil prices erase gains as U.S. Fed raises rates

Oil prices were trending down slightly on Wednesday following the 2:30p.m. EST Federal Reserve’s announcement of another hike in interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point for the second time in a row, while Wall Street continued to flounder…

Oil prices down amid fear of global recession

Oil prices slipped yesterday, paring gains from the previous session, as fears of a global recession weighed on the market even as supply remained tight amid lower OPEC output, unrest in Libya and sanctions on Russia. Brent crude futures for…