Page 7 - Oil Prices

Oil prices fall more than 3% on US supply fears, lower China demand

Oil prices fell by more than 3% in volatile trade on Tuesday on fears of higher US supply amid an economic slowdown and lower Chinese fuel demand

Oil prices steady today on US dollar weakness; recession fears weigh

Oil prices steadied in early Asian trade as a weaker US dollar lent support

Oil prices steady as recession fears counter positive Chinese signals

Oil prices were steady on Monday as China's continuation of loose monetary policy was offset by fears that high inflation and energy costs could drag the global economy into recession

Centre hikes windfall tax on domestic crude oil, jet fuel and diesel export

The govt has hiked tax on domestically produced crude oil to Rs 11,000 per tonne from Rs 8,000 per tonne.

Oil prices shaky as worsening global demand outlook depress market

Oil prices struggled to find their footing in early Asian trade after a weakening global demand outlook depressed the market in the last session

Oil down on strong dollar, worries about recession and hawkish Fed talk

Oil futures fell for a third day on Wednesday, as a stronger dollar and worries about weaker demand and rising interest rates

Oil prices decline as dollar gains, US inflation data in spotlight

Oil prices slipped for a third straight session on Wednesday as the dollar gained steam and investors braced for U.S. inflation data

Oil prices fall more than 2% on account of recession and China Covid fears

Oil has dropped sharply on economic fears after surging earlier in 2022, when Brent came close to its record high of $147 as Russia's invasion of Ukraine added to supply concerns

Oil prices slide as dollar strengthens, China's Covid-19 woes dampen demand

Oil prices fell on Tuesday, extending nearly 2% losses in the previous session, as a stronger U.S. dollar and a flare-up in COVID-19 cases in China increased fears of slowing global demand

Oil price steadies as supply tightness duels with recession fears

Brent crude futures for December settlement fell by as much as 1.1% but recovered to being down 17 cents, or 0.2%, at $97.75 a barrel by 1353 GMT

Benchmark yield at near 4-month high on spike in US yields, oil prices

The benchmark Indian government bond yield ended at 7.4758%, highest since June 21. It had ended at 7.4596% on Friday, and had risen 10 basis points in last two sessions

Oil takes a breather, eases off 5-week highs as market takes profits

Oil prices slipped today, easing off five-week highs, as the market took profits following strong gains last week on expectations of tighter supplies following OPEC+ cuts

Unmistakable slowdown: Some indicators disappoint, some flatter to deceive

It is hard to square the picture painted by the different indicators with the RBI's 7% full-year growth forecast. The World Bank's revised forecast of 6.5% may be closer to the mark, writes T N Ninan

Oil heads for weekly gain after OPEC+ cut despite economy headwinds

Brent crude was up 87 cents, or 0.9%, to $95.29 a barrel at 1110 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate or WTI crude gained 98 cents, or 1.1%, to $89.43

How will OPEC-plus cuts affect oil prices, inflation: An explainer

Major oil-producing countries led by Saudi Arabia and Russia have decided to slash the amount of oil they deliver to the global economy. And the law of supply and demand suggests that can only mean one thing: higher prices are on the way for crude, and for the diesel fuel, gasoline and heating oil that are produced from oil. The decision by the OPEC+ alliance to cut 2 million barrels a day starting next month comes as the Western allies are trying to cap the oil money flowing into Moscow's war chest after it invaded Ukraine. Here is what to know about the OPEC+ decision and what it could mean for the economy and the oil price cap: WHY IS OPEC+ CUTTING PRODUCTION? Saudi Arabia's Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman says that the alliance is being proactive in adjusting supply ahead of a possible downturn in demand because a slowing global economy needs less fuel for travel and industry. We are going through a period of diverse uncertainties which could come our way, it's a brewing

US looking to ease sanctions on Venezuela to boost oil supply: Report

The deal may be announced by the end of October and will allow US oil companies to drill oil in Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro will hold a free, fair presidential elections in 2024 in return

Oil extends gains to three-week high as OPEC+ agrees to slash crude output

Oil prices rose for a fourth session on Thursday, with Brent at a three-week high, after OPEC+ agreed to further tighten global crude supply

OPEC+ heads for clash with US, deep supply cuts to boost sagging prices

The potential OPEC+ cut could spur a recovery in oil prices that have dropped to about $90 from $120 three months ago due to fears of a global economic recession, rising US rates and a stronger USD

World shares mostly lower as recession fears deepen amid oil price hike

Shares dropped in Europe and Asia on Monday while oil prices surged more than $3 a barrel amid dire warnings over energy shortages in Europe if Russia cuts off gas supplies. Germany's DAX fell 1% to 11,998.26 while the CAC 40 in Paris shed 1.2% to 5,690.88. Britain's FTSE 100 lost 0.8% to 3,305.79. On Wall Street, the future for the S&P 500 was up 0.2% while the contract for the Dow industrials gained 0.4%. In its quarterly gas report, the Paris-based International Energy Agency said people will have to save at least 13% over the winter if Russia cuts off the last trickle of gas that's flowing to Europe. Europe faces unprecedented risks to its natural gas supplies this winter after Russia cut off most pipeline shipments and could wind up competing with Asia for already scarce and expensive liquid gas that comes by ship, the IEA said. Reports that major oil producers plan further production cuts were also exerting upward pressure on energy prices. U.S. benchmark crude oil gained .

RBI sells dollars as rising oil prices push rupee to near new low: Traders

The rupee was last trading at 81.90, down from 81.34 in the previous session. The local unit reached a record low of 81.95 last Wednesday