While analysts expect excise duty cuts or price hikes to offset pressure on marketing margins, there is some uncertainty currently; Oil producers seen gaining
Brent crude futures were up $1.75, or 2.6%, at $68.49 a barrel by 1250 GMT and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures climbed $1.49, or 2.3%, to $65.32
After the Opec decision, one million barrels per day of crude oil production from Saudi Arabia will remain in place at least through April.
OPEC+ ministers hold a full meeting on Thursday
OPEC Secretary General Mohammad Barkindo said the outlook for oil demand was looking more positive, particularly in Asia
Brent crude dropped 14 cents or 0.2% to $63.55 a barrel by 1145 GMT, after losing 1.1% the previous day
Futures in New York fell as much as 0.9 per cent on Thursday with US equities weakening amid concerns that markets could soon face accelerating inflation
The reserves reductions were "a result of very low prices during 2020 and the effects of reductions in capital expenditures," the company said in a filing
LONDON/MOSCOW (Reuters) - OPEC+ oil producers will discuss a modest easing of oil supply curbs from April given a recovery in prices, OPEC+ sources said, although some suggest holding steady for now given the risk of new setbacks in the battle against the pandemic.
Brent crude was up 76 cents, or 1.2%, at $61.67 a barrel by 0104 GMT, after gaining nearly 1% last week. U.S. oil rose 74 cents
The Finance Minister said it is a matter for which the Centre and state governments need to work together and see whether there is a way to fix the issue
Private players struggle against excessive regulation. The result is loss of investment and employment opportunities in India
Iraqi Oil Minister Ihsan Abdul Jabbar said he anticipated an oil price of $58 to $63 in 2021. The minister spoke at a news briefing in Baghdad
Recent increases in crude prices and the rapid drawing down of visible stockpiles will undoubtedly lead to calls for a more rapid raising of production targets than was envisaged in December
Total income down 45 per cent to Rs 30.51 cr, firm says it has got permission to continue production in PY1 block till April 4
Indian majors have to balance between rising crude prices, muted demand and heavy central and state levies on retail prices
This lower production had caused an imbalance in demand and supply, the minister said
The administration's announcement establishes a tight timeline for lease sales, with the earliest they could occur being on or about Jan. 17
OPEC+ is due to meet next on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, following a high-level ministerial meeting on Tuesday
Putin said on Thursday he had been in contact with Saudi Arabia, OPEC's top producer, as well as the United States