Oil

Saudi Aramco to acquire 10 percent stake in China’s Hengli Petrochemical

Deal aligns with Aramco’s strategy to expand its presence in key high-value markets like China

IMF projects MENA region’s GDP to grow 2.7 percent in 2024

The IMF expects growth to strengthen by 4.2 percent in 2025

Oil prices drop as Middle East tensions ease, market sentiment shifts to fundamentals and macroeconomics

Brent crude futures declined to $86.62 per barrel, WTI crude futures dropping to $82.51 per barrel

UAE’s Murban crude hits record activity in March, over 1.1 billion barrels traded

Since its inception, IFAD has facilitated the trading of nearly 6 billion barrels of Murban crude oil

Kuwait Petroleum Corporation launches e-commerce platform for the oil sector

The initiative aligns with the corporation's vision to leverage innovation and technology for maximum profitability

Oil prices soar $3 per barrel amid concerns of supply disruptions 

Brent futures rose by $2.63, reaching $89.74 per barrel

Saudi Arabia’s crude oil production reaches seven-month high in February

This represented a rise of 55,000 bpd or 0.61 percent compared to the previous month

Oil prices stabilize after steep declines amid U.S. rate hike fears, Venezuela sanctions

Venezuela's oil exports had grown 12 percent in 2023 to 700,000 bpd after the easing of some U.S. sanctions

Oil prices climb on China’s economic growth, Middle East tensions

Brent crude futures for June delivery gained 48 cents, or 0.5 percent, settling at $90.58 per barrel

Saudi Arabia’s drilling firm ADES secures $93.3 million contract to operate jack-up rig in Qatar

The contract includes a mandatory and optional extension period of up to 18 months

Oil prices fluctuate amid Middle East tensions, but analysts see limited impact on supply

Brent crude futures for June delivery fell 23 cents, or 0.2 percent, to $90.22 per barrel

Saudi Arabia’s industrial production index up 1 percent in February

Index reveals 2.1 percent annual increase in manufacturing activity

Oil prices surge amid escalating Middle East tensions, economic data in focus

Brent oil futures expiring in June rose by 0.6 percent to reach $90.89 per barrel

Oil prices decline as Middle East tensions ease: Brent crude falls below $90

Investors await consumer price index data from U.S. and China later this week

Oil prices surge above $90, reaching highest level since October

The rise in prices is fueled by geopolitical tension and supply concerns

Oil prices hit highest level in five months, approach $90 as OPEC output remains steady

Mixed U.S. inventories impact crude oil gains, production offset by fuel demand

Oil prices stabilize amid concerns over supply disruptions

Concerns arose from attacks on Russian refineries and potential conflict escalation in the Middle East

OPEC oil output dips in March amid voluntary cuts and export challenges

Iraq and Nigeria lead reductions, maintaining OPEC's commitment to supply restraint

Oil prices surge on positive economic outlook, geopolitical concerns

China and U.S. demand boost prices amid Middle East conflict

Oman outlook raised to positive on strengthening fiscal position: Report

Oil production cuts to keep economic growth low at about 1.4 percent in 2024

OPEC Secretary General predicts persistent global demand for oil in the coming decades

OPEC believes that the oil industry will need approximately $11.1 trillion by 2045

Oil prices rise as tighter supplies drive strong first quarter in 2024

Russia's commitment to deeper production cuts as a key factor influencing the crude oil market in the coming months