Saudi Arabia’s Aramco halts plans to increase maximum crude production capacity

Saudi Arabia’s Aramco halts plans to increase maximum crude production capacity

Valvoline had last year decided to separate its retail services and global products divisions following a strategic review. Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Saudi Arabia’s state-controlled Aramco on Tuesday announced it is shelving plans to raise its crude production capacity from 12 million barrels per day to 13 million barrels per day, amid broader … Read more

Oil prices higher after Iran-linked drone strikes kill U.S. troops

Oil prices higher after Iran-linked drone strikes kill U.S. troops

A drone launch during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran captured in a handout image obtained on Aug. 25, 2022. Iranian Army | West Asia News Agency | via Reuters Oil prices advanced early Monday after missiles launched by Iran-backed militants killed U.S. troops in Jordan on the weekend. Global benchmark Brent traded … Read more

Oil prices dip on demand worries as U.S. gasoline stocks surge

Oil prices dip on demand worries as U.S. gasoline stocks surge

Oil field workers on a rig in Tioga, North Dakota. Ken Cedeno | Corbis | Getty Images Oil prices edged lower Wednesday as U.S. gasoline stocks rose significantly, suggesting demand might be faltering in the world’s largest economy. The West Texas Intermediate futures contract for March fell 18 cents, or .24%, to $74.19 a barrel … Read more

Oil prices fall as investors monitor supply threats, Libya production restart

Oil prices fall as investors monitor supply threats, Libya production restart

A Repsol Oil Operations oil drilling rig pounds into the desert searching through thousands of feet for and oil reserve in El-Sharara, Libya. Benjamin Lowy | Getty Images Oil prices fell on Tuesday as investors monitored the war in Ukraine, the conflict in the Middle East and the restart of production at a major oilfield … Read more

Oil prices steady as investors weigh Libya oilfield restart, Mideast tensions

Oil prices steady as investors weigh Libya oilfield restart, Mideast tensions

A Repsol Oil Operations oil drilling rig pounds into the desert searching through thousands of feet for and oil reserve in El-Sharara, Libya. Benjamin Lowy | Getty Images Oil prices were little changed on Monday as the market weighed the reopening of a key oilfield in Libya against ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The … Read more

Oil prices rise 3% on Libya disruption, OPEC unity pledge

Oil prices rise 3% on Libya disruption, OPEC unity pledge

An employee rides a bicycle next to oil tanks at Saudi Aramco oil facility in Abqaiq, Saudi Arabia October 12, 2019. Maxim Shemetov | Reuters Oil rose more than 3% on Wednesday as tensions mount in the Middle East and OPEC pledges to remain united in supporting prices. The West Texas Intermediate contract for February … Read more

Oil prices to end year 10% lower, first annual decline since 2020

Oil prices to end year 10% lower, first annual decline since 2020

A driver pumps gas at a Sunoco gas station in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023.  Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty Images Oil prices are on pace to close out the year about 10% lower as bearish sentiment has taken over due to worries that the market is oversupplied from record production … Read more

U.S. crude oil falls below $70 a barrel, closing at the lowest level since June

U.S. crude oil falls below  a barrel, closing at the lowest level since June

Gas prices at a Shell gas station in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty Images U.S. crude declined 4% on Wednesday, closing at the lowest level since late June with retail gasoline prices hitting the lowest point since January just ahead of the holiday shopping and travel … Read more

U.S. crude oil falls 4% as traders worry inflation affects demand

U.S. crude oil falls 4% as traders worry inflation affects demand

Crude oil storage tanks are seen in an aerial photograph at the Cushing oil hub in Cushing, Oklahoma, on April 21, 2020. Dronebase | Reuters U.S. crude oil on Tuesday dropped nearly 4% as inflation data stoked anxiety among traders that the Federal Reserve may not be ready to ease up on interest rates. The … Read more

U.S. crude oil rises 3% on weaker dollar, slightly improved 2024 demand outlook

U.S. crude oil rises 3% on weaker dollar, slightly improved 2024 demand outlook

Dustin Josey makes his way across the gangplank as he leaves Shell’s Vito platform as workers continue construction on the project at the Kiewit Offshore Services complex Wednesday, April 6, 2022 in Ingleside. (Photo by Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images) Brett Coomer | Houston Chronicle | Hearst Newspapers | Getty Images U.S. crude oil … Read more