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Brent oil climbs above $100 a barrel amid talk about OPEC output cuts

Brent for October settlement reached a three-week high, trading up $1.30, or 1.3%, at $101.52 a barrel by 0850 GMT. U.S. crude was up $1.18, or 1.3%, at $94.92 a barrel.

Oil up 3% on account of robust US crude stocks data, tight supply outlook

Prices rose more than 1% during the previous session, although Brent at one point fell to its lowest since February, as signs of a slowdown mounted in some places

Oil slips to six-month low as fears over global recession weigh

Oil fell on Wednesday to a 6 month low after a brief respite as concerns about the prospect of recession that would weaken demand overshadowed a report showing lower US crude & gasoline stocks

Brent holds above $100 in tussle between supply and recession fears

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Sensex falls 664pts from day's high, ends 49pts down; RIL up 2%, autos dip

CLOSING BELL: The Nifty IT index was the only gainer, up 0.45 per cent

Oil rises to 7-week high on EU's Russian oil ban effort, demand hopes

The easing of China's COVID-19 lockdowns also supported prices, as investors grew more optimistic about demand from the world's second-largest economy.

Analysts caution against betting on crude-dependent chemical stocks

The Russia-Ukraine crisis has sprung up worries for the sector yet again as analysts say margins of chemical companies will be impacted due to the rise in prices of crude oil

Credit Suisse downgrades India to underweight on soaring crude oil prices

Brent crude of $120 a barrel, Credit Suisse estimates, could add $60 billion to India's import bill. Price rises for gas, coal, edible oils and fertilisers could add another $35 billion.

Russia-Ukraine crisis: India economy to be among worst hit in Asia - Nomura

A sustained rise in oil, food prices would have adverse impacts on Asia's economies. India, Thailand and the Philippines are the biggest losers, while Indonesia would be a relative gainer, Nomura said

Oil prices can hit $125 a barrel if Russia-Ukraine crisis worsens: Analysts

Though analysts believe diplomatic efforts will continue leading to a stabilisation and an eventual easing of these tensions, it may take several months for this to happen

Oil extends rally on supply tightness, Brent at more than 3-year high

Oil prices rose on Monday, with Brent crude futures at their highest in more than three years, as investors bet supply will remain tight amid restrained output

Brent slumps under $80 as investors wary of new variant, Q1 surplus

Oil fell in tandem with other financial markets on fears that the new variant could slow economic growth and restrict movement again

Oil cools off highs as leaders' comments reignite Covid-19 fears

Brent still trading near three-year high; WTI set for ninth weekly gain

Oil prices pull back as US factory data intensifies demand concerns

Brent crude oil futures settled down 53 cents or 0.6% at $84.33 a barrel after hitting $86.04, their highest since October 2018

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Global energy crunch: Oil prices soar above $80 for first time in 3 years

Natural gas and coal prices rally to record peaks as traders brace for winter crunch

Brent oil benchmark hits 2-year high, WTI crude highest since 2018

Brent crude futures were up 44 cents, or 0.6%, at $72.66 a barrel at 1338 GMT, having earlier touched $72.83, the highest since May 20, 2019.

Oil stocks are the best cyclical, economy reopening bet: Chris Wood

Global markets, according to a note by Goldman Sachs, are currently underestimating the demand for oil

Markets underestimating oil demand; see Brent at $80: Goldman Sachs

International travel, according to Goldman Sachs is another key factor that is likely to trigger a demand rise, which in turn will keep oil prices elevated

Demand-driven rise in crude oil prices is good for equity markets: Analysts

From around $35 a barrel on March 13, 2020, Brent oil prices have jumped 91 per cent to around $67 a barrel now