Brent Crude
Brent and WTI prices rose amid expectations of negotiation outcomes and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. OPEC+ agreed to a slight increase in production for May.
Brent's value rose by 58% in a month due to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump threatens to destroy Tehran's oil wells in case of escalation.
Brent crude rose to $115. 73, and WTI surpassed $102.77 per barrel. The market is reacting to the expanding conflict and the threat to fuel supplies.
The cost of Brent and WTI decreased after Donald Trump's promise to suspend attacks on Iran's power units. Brent crude fell to $107.17.
U. S. officials are modeling extreme scenarios of the economic impact of a war with Iran. Brent crude has already surpassed $100 per barrel.
The S&P 500 index rose by 1. 1% after news of possible US-Iran talks. Brent crude oil prices fell below $100 per barrel amid the statements.
Oil prices are rising due to possible attacks on Middle Eastern energy facilities and the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz. Brent and WTI futures have reached their 2022 peak.
Brent crude fell to $87. 80 a barrel amid de-escalation forecasts. The US Navy began escorting tankers to stabilize global supplies.
The cost of Brent and WTI fell by 4% due to expectations of de-escalation of the conflict with Iran. Trump suggested easing sanctions against Russia to stabilize prices.
European suppliers are reducing oil product exports to Ukraine due to an oil shortage. Experts predict a rise in gasoline prices to 80 hryvnias.
The cost of oil on international markets recorded its sharpest rise since 2022 due to the active phase of the war in the Persian Gulf. The price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) jumped 18% in a week.
India and China are increasing their interest in Russian oil due to concerns about supplies from the Middle East. Prices for Russian Urals oil remain stable despite growing demand.
The cost of insuring ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz has increased 12-fold, reaching 3% of the vessel's value. US President Donald Trump has pledged support for trade through the key oil route.
Saudi Arabia's state oil giant Saudi Aramco has shut down its Ras Tanura refinery after a drone strike. This happened after Tehran launched strikes in the region in response to the US and Israeli attack on Iran.
OPEC+ is considering an emergency expansion of oil production to 411,000 or 548,000 barrels per day to stabilize the market. Saudi Arabia and the UAE are already increasing export capacities due to possible supply disruptions.
Oil prices are falling after the US announced a tariff increase on imports to 15%. This has heightened investor concerns about a slowdown in the global economy.
Oil is getting cheaper amid IEA forecasts of a record surplus of 3. 7 million barrels per day by 2026. The softening of US rhetoric towards Iran also affects prices.
Oil prices rose due to investor concerns about escalating tensions between the US and Iran. Brent futures rose to $69.67, and WTI to $64.92.
Oil prices rose more than 1% after a fall, but are heading for their first weekly decline in almost two months. Investors are focused on US-Iran talks.
Discounts on Russian oil for Indian refineries have increased to over $10 per barrel, calling into question a trade deal with the US. India, despite reducing purchases, is unlikely to completely abandon Russian oil anytime soon.
Global oil prices are rising due to an Iranian drone shot down by a US fighter jet and a record reduction in US crude oil inventories. This raises concerns about possible supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.
The US has issued licenses to oil companies to resume production in Venezuela. This decision aims to stabilize energy prices and bring Venezuelan oil back to the markets.
Last year, Russia's energy revenues decreased by 20% compared to 2024. This was due to increasing discounts on Russian oil and low global prices, which intensified pressure on the country's economy.
Global oil prices rose by 3% after storm "Fern" paralyzed production in the US. Extreme cold halted crude oil extraction and export from Gulf of Mexico ports.
Caspian CPC Blend oil prices plummeted due to drone attacks on tankers in the Black Sea. ExxonMobil increased the discount on its products, but no buyers were found.
Oil prices began to fall. This happened after Washington's statements about its intention to refrain from military action against Iran.
Asian stock markets opened the week with gains due to positive US employment data. Oil prices are rising amid escalating protests in Iran.
Brent and WTI crude futures rose by 35 and 34 cents respectively on the first trading day of 2026. This followed the largest annual decline since 2020, caused by drone attacks on Russian oil facilities and US sanctions against Venezuela.
Discounts on Russian oil at export terminals again approached historical highs, reducing margins and leading to losses. More than half of Russian oil companies are eligible for zero or reduced mineral extraction tax rates.
Brent crude futures rose 2. 1% to $61.91, while WTI gained 2.3% to $58.03. This came amid talks between the Ukrainian and US presidents on ending the war and potential oil supply disruptions in the Middle East.