Key Opec+ nations have begun discussions to delay an oil production restart planned for January, potentially for several months
This was slightly above the quota agreed by the Opec+ group of leading oil producers, which includes Opec and allies such as Russia
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries in a monthly report said world oil demand will rise by 1.82 million barrels per day in 2024, down from 1.93 million bpd it expected last month
He said technological changes such as green hydrogen and the transition to cleaner energy will change the global oil demand landscape in five years
Brent crude futures gained $1.41, or 2 per cent, to $72.53 a barrel by 1236 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures edged up $1.34, or 2 per cent, to $68.55 per barrel
OPEC+ is cutting output by a total of 5.86 million barrels per day (bpd), or about 5.7% of global demand, in a series of steps agreed since late 2022
Oil prices have fallen in 2024 with Brent crude last month slipping below $70 a barrel for the first time since 2021, pressured by concern about global demand and rising supply outside Opec+
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) and allies, together called Opec+, last week agreed to delay a planned oil output increase for October
The news lifted oil prices by over $1 a barrel, with Brent futures trading over $74 before paring gains. It fell to its lowest this year on Wednesday
Oil prices are moving higher after posting three straight weekly declines following Opec+ decision on June 2
Several members of Opec+, which includes Opec, Russia and other allies, made new cuts in January to counter economic weakness and increased supply outside the group
Officials said that temporary fluctuations in oil price as a result of soaring logistics costs and piracy risks may affect Indian oil supplies more
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
The OPEC+ group is currently cutting output by 5.86 million bpd, equal to about 5.7% of global demand
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
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
After witnessing sustained moderation, cost push pressures faced by firms, the RBI said, are showing upward bias
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's output fell last month by 50,000 bpd, indicating the voluntary cuts are having some effect
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 ...