Oil Prices

Oil prices decline as weaker Chinese retail sales pressure demand

The Fed is expected to cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point at its Dec. 17-18 meeting, which will also provide an updated look at how much further Fed officials think they will reduce

Oil little changed as IEA surplus forecast offsets rate cut optimism

Global oil demand rose at a slower-than-expected rate this month, but has remained resilient, analysts at JPMorgan said in a note on Thursday

Markets Today: S&P 500 & Nasdaq at record, FIIs, Property Share IPO listing

In the previous trading session, the benchmark indices ended their five-day winning streak in response to the RBI Monetary Policy Committee's decision to maintain the repo rate at 6.5 per cent

Oil prices slightly up ahead of decision on supply cut in Opec+ meet

Brent crude futures rose 39 cents, or 0.5 per cent, to $72.70 a barrel by 0944 GMT, while US crude futures were at $68.97 a barrel, up 43 cents, or 0.6 per cent

Oil prices climb nearly 1% as traders await outcome of Opec+ meet

Opec+ is likely to extend its latest round of output cuts until the end of the first quarter at its Dec 5 meeting

Govt deploys advanced tech to enhance oversight over retail fuel outlets

To enhance regulatory oversight of retail fuel outlets, the government has implemented a comprehensive monitoring system leveraging cutting-edge technologies, according to a Parliamentary report tabled on Monday. The monitoring framework integrates advanced technologies including OTP-based calibration, magnetic self-destructive pulsers, and digital payment systems, enabling real-time data analytics across the country's fuel distribution network. The action taken report by the standing committee on consumer affairs, food and public distribution revealed that the monitoring system has been expanded nationwide, with special emphasis on high-risk areas. The regulatory mechanism, developed under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 and Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011, provides a robust oversight framework. "By adhering to the provisions of the Act and leveraging modern monitoring tools, the government aims to enhance regulatory oversight, protect consumer interests, and foster a fair and

Oil prices flat after decline on strong dollar, slow demand concerns

Brent crude futures were down 3 cents to $72.25 a barrel at 0937 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures were down 7 cents to $68.36

Oil prices steady as US storm threat abates, China stimulus disappoints

Brent crude futures fell 9 cents, or 0.1 per cent to $73.78 a barrel by 0916 GMT while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures were at $70.23 a barrel

Oil falls over 2% on receding US hurricane risk, lackluster China stimulus

Energy producers shut in more than 22 per centof oil output in the US Gulf of Mexico by Thursday as a precautionary measure to brace against Hurricane Rafael

Oil prices fall marginally as Hurricane Rafael expected to start weakening

Hurricane Rafael, which has caused 391,214 barrels per day of US crude oil production to be shut, is expected to move slowly

Oil prices trade in tight range ahead of US Presidential poll result

Brent crude futures ticked up 16 cents, or 0.2 per cent, to $75.24 a barrel by 0841 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude was at $71.65 a barrel, up 18 cents, or 0.3 per cent

Jet fuel price hiked 3.3%, commercial LPG rises Rs 62 per cylinder

Jet fuel, or ATF, price on Friday was hiked by 3.3 per cent and rate of commercial LPG used in hotels and restaurants increased by Rs 62 per 19-kg cylinder in the monthly revision done in line with international oil price trends. The aviation turbine fuel (ATF) price was increased by Rs 2,941.5 per kilolitre, or 3.3 per cent, to Rs 90,538.72 per kl in the national capital, according to state-owned fuel retailers. The hike comes after two rounds of reduction that had taken the rates to their lowest this year. ATF price on October 1 was cut by 6.3 per cent (Rs 5,883 per kl) and by Rs 4,495.5 per kl, or 4.58 per cent on September 1. The ATF rate in Mumbai was increased to Rs 84,642.91 per kl on Friday from Rs 81,866.13 previously. Oil firms also increased the price of commercial LPG by Rs 62 to Rs 1,802 per 19-kg cylinder. This is the fourth straight monthly hike in commercial LPG prices. Prices were hiked by Rs 48.5 to Rs 1,740 on October 1. Prior to that rates were increased by Rs

Oil prices rise on reports of Opec+ delaying plans to boost output

Brent crude futures gained $1.41, or 2 per cent, to $72.53 a barrel by 1236 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures edged up $1.34, or 2 per cent, to $68.55 per barrel

Crude oil strategy today, Oct 29: Short the rally; WTI resistance at $70

Oil price today: Crude oil prices tumbled 6 per cent on Monday, with Brent settling under $72 and WTI at $67.38

Oil prices slide 5% after limited Israeli retaliatory attack on Iran

Brent futures were down $4.13, or 5.43 per cent, at $71.92 a barrel at 1445 GMT, while WTI US crude futures lost $4.04, or 5.63 per cent, to $67.74

Israel strike on Iran may add to market woes; oil prices remain key

Experts said positive thing from the markets was Iran downplaying the attack by Israel, which was limited to missile and air defence sites and avoided nuclear, oil, and civilian infrastructure sites

Oil prices up due to West Asia conflict, watching situation carefully: Puri

With global oil prices flaring due to widening conflict in the Middle East, India is watching the situation carefully and is confident of navigating any challenges it may pose, Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Monday. International oil prices have flared to over USD 78 per barrel from about USD 70 per barrel, as the market waited to see if Israel would retaliate against Iran for a missile attack last week. "We are watching the situation very very carefully," Puri said at ExxonMobil Global Outlook 2024 here. Energy availability, he said, can be affected if there is an escalation in the Middle East. But supplies are not impacted and India, the world's third largest oil consuming and importing nation, is confident of being able to navigate any situation. "I am confident, we will be able to navigate as we did previously," he said. Puri said there is no shortage of oil and India is confident of sourcing its requirement. After the Iranian missile attack, it is being speculated

Asia shares fall, oil set for weekly gains on Middle east tensions

The Nikkei has had a choppy few sessions this week as investors weighed the rising geopolitical tensions against the domestic rate outlook

Oil gains up by 4% on supply concerns as West Asia conflict intensifies

There are concerns that such escalation could prompt Iran to block the Strait of Hormuz or attack Saudi infrastructure, as it did in 2019

Oil prices rise 2% on US interest rate cut, helps Brent crude recover

Crude prices were also being boosted by rising tensions in the Middle East, said Tim Snyder, chief economist at Matador Economics