More clarity needed to complete closure of activities, experts say Some firms willing to sacrifice exports if they can preserve joint venture stakes Chevron not giving up on convincing Trump that presence in Venezuela key for energy security May 15 (Reuters) – U.S. oil producer Chevron Corp (CVX.N) and several European companies are in talks … Read more

Summary Brent, WTI rise after more than 2% drop in previous session Both post second weekly gain in a row Focus on Iran nuclear deal IEA hikes supply growth forecast, eyes surplus this year and next (Reuters) – Oil prices edged up on Friday, heading for a second consecutive weekly gain on easing U.S.-China trade … Read more

Summary IEA adjusts 2025 global demand growth forecast higher by 20,000 bpd IEA hiked 2025 global supply growth forecast by 380,000 bpd IEA sees lower oil prices hitting U.S. shale oil output growth IEA sees global demand growing slower for rest of this year (Reuters) – The International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Thursday that … Read more

Goldman Sachs sees upside risk to its Brent and WTI oil price forecast in 2025 and 2026 from recent trade de-escalation, it said in a note on Tuesday. The bank estimates around $3-4 per barrel of upside risk to its Brent and WTI oil price forecast of $60/bbl and $56/bbl respectively for the rest of … Read more

Summary Trump says US close to securing Iran nuclear deal US crude stockpiles rose last week IEA slightly upgrades 2025 oil demand growth forecast (Reuters) – Oil prices fell by about $2 on Thursday on expectations for a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal that could result in sanctions easing, while a surprise build in U.S. crude oil … Read more

(Reuters) – Saudi Aramco unveiled 34 preliminary deals with major U.S. companies on Wednesday, potentially worth up to $90 billion in one of its broadest pushes to deepen commercial ties with the United States. The agreements underscore Saudi Arabia’s efforts to strengthen its energy partnerships and attract foreign investment as it looks to balance oil … Read more

Summary • API data shows stock build last week • Demand-side pessimism eases, though caution lingers • U.S. EIA weekly inventory report due today (Reuters) – Oil prices fell on Wednesday as traders eyed a potential jump in U.S. crude inventories, while OPEC lowered its oil supply growth forecast for producers outside OPEC+. Brent crude … Read more

Four years ago, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman struggled to get an audience with then-President Joe Biden, who said he wanted to make the Gulf country a pariah after its leader allegedly ordered the murder of a Washington-based journalist. On Tuesday, President Donald Trump lavished effusive praise on Saudi’s de facto ruler, calling him … Read more

Summary • US and China agree to 90-day on pause on tariffs • Deal raises hopes of an end to trade war • Oil extends gains after 4% rise last week (Reuters) – Oil prices jumped by about 4% on Monday after the U.S. and China said they would ease some of their tariff measures, … Read more

Summary • All eyes on US-China trade talks in Switzerland after US-UK deal • Trump says 80% tariff on China ‘seems right’ • Rising Middle East tensions also support oil prices • OPEC oil output edged lower in April, Reuters survey finds NEW YORK, May 9 (Reuters) – Oil prices settled nearly 2% higher on … Read more

The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill to formally change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, following President Donald Trump’s executive order, though the measure is unlikely to succeed in the Senate. The House voted 211-206 to change the name of the body of water … Read more

Summary • All eyes on May 10 US-China talks in Switzerland • OPEC April oil output edged lower, Reuters survey finds • China’s April exports exceed expectations (Reuters) – Oil prices rose more than 1% on Friday, poised for a weekly gain as trade tensions between top oil consumers China and the United States showed … Read more

Summary • Trump claims Russia, Ukraine want peace amid oil price drop • Putin proposes ceasefire for WWII victory anniversary • Trump doubts Russia’s involvement in Nord Stream attack (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said Moscow and Kyiv want to settle the war in Ukraine and that Russian President Vladimir Putin was more inclined … Read more

Summary • U.S.-China to meet over the weekend • U.S. crude stocks seen falling 800,000 barrels in EIA report • API showed U.S. crude, gasoline stocks fell, sources say LONDON, May 7 (Reuters) – Oil prices pared gains on Wednesday but rose for a second session, finding support from positive investor sentiment over U.S.-China trade … Read more

Summary • Brent, WTI both up around 2% after hitting four-year lows in previous session • Rebound comes with some dip buying • Price gains unlikely to sustain under oversupply LONDON, May 6 (Reuters) – Oil gained more than $1 per barrel on Tuesday, rebounding on technical factors and bargain hunting after a decision by … Read more

By Ron Bousso Summary Oil majors warn of worsening global economic conditions Yet most stick to large shareholder return programmes And are borrowing more in order to pay for their expenses (Reuters) – Top oil and gas companies are watching the worsening global economic outlook with trepidation, but they currently appear to be doing little … Read more

By Shariq Khan Oil down 8% this week in steepest weekly decline since March OPEC+ moves up meeting to discuss June output plan to May 3 Group to decide whether to accelerate or slow supply hikes Signs of trade-war de-escalation help check oil’s decline NEW YORK, May 2 (Reuters) – Oil prices fell over 1% … Read more

(Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said all purchases of Iranian oil or petrochemical products must stop and any country or person buying any from the country would be immediately subject to secondary sanctions. “They will not be allowed to do business with the United States of America in any way, shape, or form,” he … Read more

Summary China ‘evaluating’ U.S. proposal to ease trade tensions OPEC+ members to discuss June output plan on May 5 Trump threatens secondary sanctions on Iranian oil buyers (Reuters) – Oil prices fell on Friday as traders squared positions ahead of an OPEC+ meeting and amid some caution about a potential de-escalation of the trade dispute … Read more

Summary Brent projected to average $68.98 per barrel in 2025 WTI to average at $65.08 per barrel in 2025 For table of crude price forecasts, click (Reuters) – A demand outlook clouded by trade disputes between the U.S. and China coupled with OPEC+’s decision to unwind supplies will weigh on oil prices this year, a … Read more

Summary Brent, WTI down for a third session, hit lowest in over 2 wks Brent down around 15% so far in April China PMI falls sharply as Trump tariffs bite OPEC+ meeting on May 5, market fears another output hike (Reuters) – Oil prices extended declines on Wednesday and were set for their largest monthly … Read more

By Julian Lee and Alex Longley When US President Donald Trump was inaugurated to his second term as president on Jan. 20, oil prices were close to the highs of the summer before. By early April, they had fallen to a four-year low, and ticked up only slightly later in the month. The lower crude … Read more

By Scott Disavino NEW YORK, April 29 (Reuters) – Oil prices fell about 2% to a two-week low on Tuesday as investors braced for OPEC+ to boost output and worried U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs would hit the global economy and slow demand for the fuel. Brent crude futures fell by $1.61, or 2.4%, to … Read more