As Iran's runoff presidential election nears, comments by an official in the campaign of reformist Masoud Pezeshkian raised the possibility of his government increasing government-set gasoline prices a move that has sparked nationwide protests in the past. While still tentative, economists long have warned Iran needs to overhaul its system of subsidies, estimated to cost the Islamic Republic tens of billions of dollars a year. In 2019, a similar hike triggered mass demonstrations and a bloody crackdown that grew even more intense after the 2022 protests over the death of Mahsa Amini. On Saturday, Pezeshkian campaign head Ali Abdolalizadeh told journalists that his possible presidency would see price hikes for fuel and other items handled without any outcry. Don't worry, petrol at any ... price, you will see that it would be allowed with calmness and cooperation by the people, Abdolalizadeh said. Hard-liners immediately accused Pezeshkian of planning to increase fuel prices by a ..
Oil majors are also under pressure from institutional investors to cut emissions
Recent economic data from across the region like Asia, Eurozone and the US are indicating an economic slow down ahead.
Crude oil prices at $83.50, hover near two months high driven by the renewed geo-political risk in the middle east and red sea region along with the threat of Hurricane Beryl
Russian volumes have surged amid shrinking discounts for the grades. Discounts averaged $10 per barrel on a delivered basis off Brent crude in mid-2023 compared to over $4 per barrel now
Russian volumes have surged amid shrinking discounts for the grades. Discounts averaged $10 per barrel on a delivered basis off Brent crude in mid-2023 compared to over $4 per barrel now
On the daily chart, MCX Gold for August is hovering near its trend line support. A break below 70,750 could signal bearish sentiments, the analyst said
OPEC countries have enough oil which can potentially cap any sharp price increases
WTI/MCX crude oil outlook today: The overall weekly inventory report is disappointing as it is indicating slowdown in the US consumer/industrial demand
WTI/MCX crude oil outlook today: The overall weekly inventory report is disappointing as it is indicating slowdown in the US consumer/industrial demand
Crude oil strategy: Crude remains on track for a monthly gain. The immediate support for WTI remains at $ 78.78 (50-DMA) and short-term support stays at $77.13 (200-DMA)
Oil prices were flat for the day. Brent futures held at $85.95 a barrel while US crude was little changed at$81.60 a barrel
Oil prices are likely to remain supported around current levels because of a growing geopolitical risk premium driven by conflict in the Middle East, said ActivTrades analyst Ricardo Evangelista
Crude oil strategy for June 20, 2024: WTI crude oil could test resistance of $85 over the medium term
Prices extended gains on Tuesday after the New York Federal Reserve President John Williams said interest rates will come down gradually over time
The tax, which is revised every fortnight, remained unchanged at zero for diesel and aviation turbine fuel
US consumer sentiment weakened in June to a seven-month low as inflation and income worries linger, a survey showed on Friday
The WTI holding on to support of $78 in Asian hours, retreating from three weeks high of $79.12. hit on Wednesday
Stock Market highlights on Tuesday, June 11, 2024: The BSE Sensex ended 33 points lower at 76,457, while the Nifty was up six points at close; Broader indices, however, settled with decent gains.
Oil prices are moving higher after posting three straight weekly declines following Opec+ decision on June 2