- January 18th, 2026
In the global energy landscape, Russia is reportedly contemplating a merger between its top oil producers: state-backed Rosneft, Gazprom Neft, and the privately-held Lukoil. If realized, the consolidation would create an oil production powerhouse, second only to Saudi Aramco in...
The European Parliament is on the verge of adopting a resolution calling for stricter, “targeted” sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet — a clandestine network of aging, minimally insured oil tankers operating beyond Western regulatory reach. The draft resolution, which enjoys...
Oil prices surged on Thursday, building on a rally from the previous day as bullish sentiment around U.S. fuel demand emerged following an unexpected drawdown in both crude and gasoline inventories. Additionally, the market responded positively to reports that OPEC+...
Oil prices rebounded on Thursday following a significant retreat midweek, as traders recalibrated their positions amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East and mixed signals on global market fundamentals. Brent crude futures edged higher toward $76 per barrel, while West...
Global crude oil prices edged lower on Wednesday following industry data showing that U.S. crude inventories had increased more than anticipated. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly Israel’s continued military actions in Gaza and Lebanon, remained a point...
Oil prices dropped on Tuesday, retracing a portion of the previous day's nearly 2% gain, as U.S. diplomatic efforts to negotiate a ceasefire in the ongoing Middle East conflict, coupled with persistent concerns about China's sluggish economic recovery, weighed on...
Oil prices steadied on Monday after a sharp decline last week, which saw Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures plummet by over 7% and 8% respectively. Concerns about slowing demand from China, the world's largest oil importer, and...
Thailand's new government, led by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has reignited hopes for resolving a decades-long territorial dispute with Cambodia over a lucrative offshore oil and gas field. This area, believed to contain resources worth over $300 billion, has been...
Global Crude Prices Fall Amid Disappointment Over China's Economic Plans, Middle East Tensions Loom Oil prices took a sharp plunge on Tuesday, with global benchmark Brent crude dropping as much as 5.6%, and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) retreating by as...
The Middle East has long been a focal point of global politics, largely due to its abundant oil reserves and strategic geopolitical position. Over the decades, alliances within the region have fluctuated, significantly influencing global stability. Oil politics, and international...
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