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Oil prices up on prospect of Opec+ holding cuts, weaker US dollar

For the online meeting of OPEC+ oil producers coming up on Sunday, traders and analysts are predicting 2.2 million barrels per day of voluntary production cuts to stay in place

Oil prices up on prospect of Opec+ holding cuts, weaker US dollar
Updated On : 28 May 2024 | 11:56 PM IST

Opec+ producers could extend oil cuts, formal talks yet to start: Report

The OPEC+ group is currently cutting output by 5.86 million bpd, equal to about 5.7% of global demand

Opec+ producers could extend oil cuts, formal talks yet to start: Report
Updated On : 02 May 2024 | 7:28 PM IST

Oil prices decline for third day as US crude production, inventories swell

US crude oil inventories swelled last week by 4.906 million barrels, while gasoline and distillate stockpiles fell, according to market sources citing American Petroleum Institute figures on Tuesday

Oil prices decline for third day as US crude production, inventories swell
Updated On : 01 May 2024 | 9:13 AM IST

Oil consolidates gains amid concerns of worsening Middle East conflict

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has told Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant that the United States will stand with Israel against any threats by Iran

Oil consolidates gains amid concerns of worsening Middle East conflict
Updated On : 11 Apr 2024 | 8:09 AM IST

RBI wants inflation elephant in the forest. Can pricier oil bring it back?

After witnessing sustained moderation, cost push pressures faced by firms, the RBI said, are showing upward bias

RBI wants inflation elephant in the forest. Can pricier oil bring it back?
Updated On : 05 Apr 2024 | 11:40 PM IST

Opec+ ministers agree on keeping oil output policy steady: Reports

OPEC+ members, led by Saudi Arabia and Russia, last month agreed to extend voluntary output cuts of 2.2 million barrels per day (bpd) until the end of June to support the market

Opec+ ministers agree on keeping oil output policy steady: Reports
Updated On : 03 Apr 2024 | 6:16 PM IST

Oil gains on expectations for higher demand as Middle East concerns rise

Opec's output fell last month by 50,000 bpd, indicating the voluntary cuts are having some effect

Oil gains on expectations for higher demand as Middle East concerns rise
Updated On : 02 Apr 2024 | 10:47 AM IST

Opec+ production cuts deepen with extensions from Saudi, other oil giants

Some members of oil cartel OPEC, led by Saudi Arabia, and allied producers like Russia are again deepening their voluntary crude supply cuts. Announcements from several OPEC+ countries extend reductions of some 2.2 million barrels a day, the secretariat for the multinational organisation noted Sunday. Saudi Arabia led the pack by extending its previously-implemented cut of 1 million barrels a day through the end of 2024's second quarter. The extension, which was first shared by the state-owned Saudi Press Agency citing a Energy Ministry source, means the kingdom's crude production will stand at about 9 million barrels a day through the end of June. Also on Sunday, Russia announced an additional voluntary cut of 471,000 barrels per day for the second quarter across a blend of production and exports. Iraq, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman will be continuing reductions as well, according to OPEC's secretariat, in smaller amounts. The OPEC+ countries ...

Opec+ production cuts deepen with extensions from Saudi, other oil giants
Updated On : 04 Mar 2024 | 9:02 AM IST

Russia says to deepen crude oil output cuts while easing export limits

An industry source said that Russia is being forced to reduce production by the new sanctions, adding: 'There is no need to produce more than Russia can sell'

Russia says to deepen crude oil output cuts while easing export limits
Updated On : 03 Mar 2024 | 11:16 PM IST

OPEC+ member countries agree to extend voluntary cuts to Q2: Report

OPEC+ in November agreed to voluntary cuts totalling about 2.2 million barrels per day (bpd) for the first quarter, led by Saudi Arabia rolling over its own voluntary cut

OPEC+ member countries agree to extend voluntary cuts to Q2: Report
Updated On : 03 Mar 2024 | 8:37 PM IST

IEA raises 2024 oil demand forecast again, this time by 180,000 bpd

IEA predicts that global oil consumption will rise by 1.24 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2024, compared with OPEC's 2.25 million bpd projection

IEA raises 2024 oil demand forecast again, this time by 180,000 bpd
Updated On : 18 Jan 2024 | 10:41 PM IST

Oil fell by more than 2% as Saudi price cuts counter West Asian worries

Brent crude slid 2.2%, or $1.74, to $77.02 a barrel by 1024 GMT while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures shed 2.3%, or $1.73, to $72.08

Oil fell by more than 2% as Saudi price cuts counter West Asian worries
Updated On : 08 Jan 2024 | 4:36 PM IST

Oil limps into 2024 as Opec+ and war fail to prevent annual drop: Report

Brent crude edged higher toward $78 a barrel Friday, but is set to close 2023 about $8 below where it started the year

Oil limps into 2024 as Opec+ and war fail to prevent annual drop: Report
Updated On : 29 Dec 2023 | 4:53 PM IST

India unlikely to be hit by potential Opec+ production cut, say officials

Lower global demand and discounts on Russian crude to ensure continuous oil flows

India unlikely to be hit by potential Opec+ production cut, say officials
Updated On : 29 Nov 2023 | 11:13 PM IST

Oil advances above $81 a barrel as Opec+ likely to go for deeper cuts

With inventories swelling in the US and timespreads signaling weaker conditions, hedge funds have slashed their bets on oil to the least bullish in 20 weeks

Oil advances above $81 a barrel as Opec+ likely to go for deeper cuts
Updated On : 20 Nov 2023 | 10:58 PM IST

Crude oil sinks into a bear market, all eyes on Opec+ leaders meet

The International Energy Agency said earlier this week that production growth means the global market won't be as tight as had been expected this quarter

Crude oil sinks into a bear market, all eyes on Opec+ leaders meet
Updated On : 17 Nov 2023 | 10:01 PM IST

Russia makes up 40% of Indian crude oil imports, dents OPEC's share

Lower purchases from the West Asia dragged the share of pec in India's overall imports to the lowest in 22 year

Russia makes up 40% of Indian crude oil imports, dents OPEC's share
Updated On : 20 Oct 2023 | 11:15 PM IST

OPEC raises oil demand view in long term, says $14 trn of investment needed

Another decade or more of rising consumption would be a boost for OPEC, whose 13 members depend on oil income

OPEC raises oil demand view in long term, says $14 trn of investment needed
Updated On : 09 Oct 2023 | 4:19 PM IST

Oil prices drop further as uncertain demand outlook weighs OPEC+

The U.S. services sector slowed in September as new orders fell to a nine-month low, though the pace remained consistent with expectations for solid third quarter economic growth

Oil prices drop further as uncertain demand outlook weighs OPEC+
Updated On : 05 Oct 2023 | 7:43 PM IST

Oil stabilises as China economic worries counter OPEC+ supply cuts

Brent crude futures slipped 35 cents to $86.46 a barrel by 1027 GMT while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude edged lower by 38 cents to $82.81 a barrel

Oil stabilises as China economic worries counter OPEC+ supply cuts
Updated On : 14 Aug 2023 | 5:07 PM IST