Oil and Gas Prices

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March 05, 2025
The cost of Oman crude on the Gulf Mercantile Exchange slipped below Brent on Tuesday for the first time since late 2024, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. That marks the end of the Middle Eastern grade’s longest run of premiums over the global benchmark since 2023.
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March 04, 2025
BP Plc’s strategy reset isn’t even a week old, but it’s already showing some vulnerabilities. Two of the company’s most important pledges to investors require Brent above $70. The international benchmark is likely to fall below that crucial threshold, according to Bloomberg.
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March 03, 2025
OPEC+ will proceed with plans to revive halted oil production after repeated delays, amid pressure from President Donald Trump to lower oil prices. The group led by Saudi Arabia and Russia will go ahead with the increase of 138,000 bpd in April, a delegate said.
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February 03, 2025
(Bloomberg) – OPEC+ declined to alter its existing oil-production plans at a review meeting on Monday, even as President Trump called for lower crude prices. A panel of key members maintained plans to keep a lid on crude supplies for Q1 2025, according to statements.
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January 31, 2025
(Bloomberg) – Oil prices went up this week after President Trump announced the U.S. would impose tariffs on a wide range of imports, including oil and gas. The decision could impact flows across North America's tightly integrated market.
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January 29, 2025
(Bloomberg) – Oil edged lower as traders weighed the possible fallout from President Trump’s planned tariffs on major U.S. crude supplier Canada and other countries. The market was also watching reports OPEC will evaluate potential changes to America’s energy policy.
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January 04, 2025
(Bloomberg) – Oil extended a rally that has brought it to the highest in more than two months as shrinking U.S. crude stockpiles and a risk-on tone in broader markets overshadowed signs of a misfiring Chinese economy.
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December 31, 2024
(Bloomberg) – Oil edged higher in thin holiday trading, heading for a flat performance in 2024 as the market braces for a global surplus next year.
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December 10, 2024
Enverus Intelligence® Research (EIR) has released its latest Fundamental Edge report, which focuses on global drivers for oil and gas prices through 2030, the five-year oil and gas supply and demand outlook and price forecasts.
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November 2024
Upstream oil and gas activity in the part of the U.S. residing in U.S. Federal Reserve District 11 declined slightly during third-quarter 2024, as commodity prices stagnated.   
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November 26, 2024
(Bloomberg) - OPEC+ has little scope to reverse its oil production cuts, which have triggered a wave of rival supply from the U.S. shale industry, Iran’s representative to the group said.
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November 21, 2024
Crude oil futures remain steady, supported by geopolitical tensions and a rebound in Chinese crude imports, according to a Pepperstone analyst. Given the prevailing geopolitical risks, the market is likely to maintain a bullish near-term outlook.
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November 19, 2024
ONEOK has agreed to sell its three wholly owned interstate natural gas pipeline systems—Guardian Pipeline, Midwestern Gas Transmission, and Viking Gas Transmission—to DT Midstream for $1.2 billion in cash.
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November 14, 2024
Pepperstone today shared an in-depth analysis of the latest movements in the international oil markets and short-term scenarios. Trading is centered around $67 per barrel, a level that has limited declines since September and reflects uncertainty about market outlook, the report states.
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October 2024
Oil prices faced another dip in September, following a recovery in August levels.  Prices are expected to rise for October, when the final data are compiled.
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October 29, 2024
(Bloomberg) — Israel refrained from striking Iran’s energy infrastructure in its long-awaited bombardment of the OPEC nation over the weekend, sending crude prices crashing, and turning many traders' options bets worthless
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October 28, 2024
(Bloomberg) — Cnooc Ltd. posted a rise in Q3 profit after the company offset lower crude oil prices with increased output. The state-owned firm has a prominent role in raising output to meet targets for energy security, a task that has greater importance as the geopolitical landscape becomes more uncertain.
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October 22, 2024
(WO) — Oil prices persevered as traders tracked tensions between Israel and Iran, with strikes continuing amid U.S. efforts to facilitate a cease-fire agreement.
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October 15, 2024
Enverus Intelligence Research gives an in-depth analysis of challenges and opportunities in hydrocarbon supply amid commodity price volatility
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October 15, 2024
Oil prices dropped and concerns over supply chain disruption were eased Tuesday after a report that Israel may avoid targeting Iran’s crude infrastructure. Traders’ focus is now turned back to the International Energy Agency’s expectations of a surplus early next year.
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October 07, 2024
Shell saw continued strong performance from its natural gas and upstream businesses in the third quarter, even as oil-refining margins declined and it expects to lose money in chemicals.
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