Oil Prices Fall Due to Red Sea Tensions, but Still Post Weekly Gains Amid Angola Production Possibility

Oil Prices Fall Due to Red Sea Tensions, but Still Post Weekly Gains Amid Angola Production Possibility

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – World crude oil prices closed lower or fell in trading last Friday because tensions in the Red Sea offset the possibility of an increase in Angola’s production in the future. In trading Friday (22/12/2023), the price of WTI crude oil closed down 0.45% at US$73.56 per barrel, likewise the price of … Read more

Congo Reaffirms Commitment to OPEC Despite Angola’s Withdrawal

Congo Reaffirms Commitment to OPEC Despite Angola’s Withdrawal

Congo confirmed its commitment to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), days after its neighbor Angola decided to withdraw from the organization. Bruno Jean-Richard Etoua, the Congolese Minister of Oil, said in a post on the LinkedIn platform: “The Republic of the Congo confirms its firm commitment to the strategic policies established by … Read more

Angola’s Withdrawal from OPEC and Houthi Attacks Lead to Volatility in Oil Prices Ahead of Christmas Weekend

Angola’s Withdrawal from OPEC and Houthi Attacks Lead to Volatility in Oil Prices Ahead of Christmas Weekend

The decline in prices witnessed in the Friday session, ahead of the weekend and Christmas, came amid expectations that Angola would increase its production after its withdrawal from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), but prices rose during the week supported by positive news about the American economy and fears that attacks would … Read more

Oil prices collapsed after Angola announced its withdrawal from OPEC

Oil prices collapsed after Angola announced its withdrawal from OPEC

The price of Brent crude fell below $79 a barrel after Angola, one of the world’s largest oil producers, announced it was leaving the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). This is evidenced by data from the London ICE exchange, Tengrinews.kz reports with reference to Lenta.Ru. At the lowest point, quotes dropped to $78.7. At … Read more

Angola Withdraws from OPEC Over Oil Production Quota Disagreements

Angola Withdraws from OPEC Over Oil Production Quota Disagreements

Amid disagreements over oil production quotas… Angola decides to withdraw from OPEC Announcement Angola announced Thursday that it had decided to withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) amid disagreements over production quotas, considering that the time had come to “focus more” on its own goals, the Minister of Natural Resources announced … Read more

Tensions in Red Sea and U.S. Oil Supply Data Impact International Oil Prices

Tensions in Red Sea and U.S. Oil Supply Data Impact International Oil Prices

International oil prices rose for the third consecutive day on Wednesday (20th), boosted by tensions in the Red Sea that disrupted global trade. Meanwhile, U.S. official data showed that domestic supplies of crude oil and petroleum products increased last week. energy commodity prices 2 West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures for delivery rose 28 cents, … Read more

Russian Tankers with Sokol Oil Stuck off Coast of India Due to US Sanctions

Five Sovcomflot tankers loaded with Sokol oil from Sakhalin are stuck off the coast of India. Russia began to experience problems exporting its oil to India after the United States intensified its sanctions policy against Moscow. According to Bloomberg, five tankers of the Russian shipping company Sovcomflot, loaded with Sakhalin oil Sokol, have stopped off … Read more

Oil Prices Soar as Red Sea Attacks Raise Supply Disruption Concerns

Oil Prices Soar as Red Sea Attacks Raise Supply Disruption Concerns

International oil prices rose for the second consecutive day on Tuesday (19th), closing at a more than two-week high, as recent attacks on ships in the Red Sea triggered market concerns about supply disruptions. energy commodity prices West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures for January delivery rose 97 cents, or 1.3%, to settle at $73.44 … Read more