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(Reuters) – Oil prices extended gains on Thursday after the killing of a Hamas leader in Iran raised the threat of a wider Middle East conflict and concern over its impact on oil. Global benchmark Brent crude futures rose 71 cents, or 0.9%, to $81.55 a barrel by 1124 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude …
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By John Kemp (Reuters) – Portfolio investors have soured on the outlook for petroleum prices as an anticipated large depletion of inventories during the third quarter has failed to materialise. Hedge funds and other money managers sold the equivalent of 103 million barrels in the six major futures and options contracts over the seven days ending …
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Summary China’s leaders vow to boost policy support for economy US crude, fuel stockpiles expected lower in latest report OPEC+ panel meets on Thursday, no policy tweaks expected (Reuters) – Oil steadied on Tuesday near its lowest levels since early June as worries about demand in China were balanced by a government pledge of policy …
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(Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Monday, paring last week’s loss, on fears of a widening conflict in the Middle East following a rocket strike in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, which Israel and the United States blamed on Lebanese armed group Hezbollah. Brent crude futures gained 20 cents, or 0.3%, to $81.33 a barrel at 0010 …
(Reuters) – Vital Energy and Northern Oil and Gas will jointly acquire U.S. shale assets from private equity-owned Point Energy Partners for $1.1 billion, the companies said on Sunday. Vital will buy an 80% stake in the Point Energy assets, located in the Delaware patch of the Permian Basin, the heart of the U.S. shale industry that …
Vital Energy, Northern Oil and Gas Buy Point Energy Shale Assets for $1.1 Billion Read More »
Power producers in the United States are becoming increasingly reliant on natural gas for generation, even as the country builds out renewable energy capacity at a record pace. Renewable energy sources have been grabbing a steadily growing share of the power mix for years, which has allowed power firms to cut coal-fired power and reduce …
Natural Gas Shows Its Staying Power as U.S. Wind Output Slumps: Maguire Read More »
(Reuters) – Oil futures fell about 1.5% on Friday, finishing the week lower on declining Chinese demand and hopes of a Gaza ceasefire agreement that could ease Middle East tensions and accompanying supply concerns. Brent crude settled down $1.24, or 1.5%, at $81.13 a barrel. West Texas Intermediate crude ended $1.12, or 1.4%, lower at $77.16 …
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(Reuters) – U.S. energy firms this week added oil and natural gas rigs for a second week in a row, boosting the monthly count by the most since November 2022, energy services firm Baker Hughes said in its closely followed report on Friday. The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future output, rose …
A Donald Trump presidency could be net bearish for oil prices due to a combination of factors including tariffs and oil-friendly policies, and pushing the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies (OPEC+) to release more oil into the market, Citi said in a research note on Thursday. “Trump could roll back environmental policies, …
A Trump Presidency to Pose Mostly Bearish Risks for Oil, Citi Says Read More »
(Reuters) – Oil prices fell on Thursday on mixed demand signals a day after large draws on U.S. inventories while consumption in China, the world’s largest crude importer, remains lacklustre. Brent crude futures for September fell 74 cents, or 0.9%, to $80.97 a barrel by 0855 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude for September slid …
