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Russian Ministry of Economic Development lowers 2025 Brent oil price forecast by nearly 17%

The Russian Ministry of Economic Development has lowered its expectations for the average price of Brent oil in 2025 by almost 17% to $68 per barrel in contrast with the agency's September forecast of $81.7 per barrel, Interfax reported.

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Reuters expects Saudi Arabia's oil supplies to China to decline in April

Reuters expects Saudi Arabia’s oil supply to its biggest customer, China, to decrease next month to the lowest level in more than a year. The forecast drop is partly connected with maintenance at Chinese refineries owned by local Sinopec.

14 March
Reuters expects Saudi Arabia's oil supplies to China to decline in April
CERAWeek: use of AI will lead to faster and cheaper oil production

Artificial intelligence (AI) is speeding up the drilling pace in oil and gas, prompting firms to take a new look at sites that were once regarded as too challenging and expensive to develop. This was reported by industry executives at the CERAWeek conference in Houston.

14 March
CERAWeek: use of AI will lead to faster and cheaper oil production
Libya resumes oil production at Mabrouk field after 10 years

According to official government data, Libya is resuming production at the Mabrouk oil field after a decade-long halt. It was launched at the end of last week, OilPrice.com reported.

13 March
Libya resumes oil production at Mabrouk field after 10 years
Reuters: Russian oil supplies to India increase in March

Russian oil flow to India recovered in March after a three-month decline. As reported by Reuters, the cargoes were being delivered by non-sanctioned vessels, and some supplies were diverted from Turkey.

13 March
Reuters: Russian oil supplies to India increase in March
Reuters: escalating tariff disputes moderately push oil prices down

Oil prices declined on Thursday after a recent surge, driven by concerns over tariff disagreements and their potential impact on global economic growth. This caution was not offset by positive sentiment, fueled by a significant drop in U.S. crude oil and fuel inventories.

13 March
Reuters: escalating tariff disputes moderately push oil prices down
United States. Crude Oil Inventories. The value of the indicator has decreased from 3.614M to 1.448M

A decrease of the indicator value may contribute to the rise in quotes of WTI, Brent.

12 March
United States. Cushing Crude Oil Inventories. The value of the indicator has decreased from 1.124M to -1.228M

A decrease of the indicator value may contribute to the rise in quotes of WTI, Brent.

12 March
United States. API Weekly Crude Oil Stock. The value of the indicator has increased from -1.455M to 4.247M

An increase of the indicator value may contribute to the fall in quotes of WTI, Brent.

11 March

News on oil prices is not just information for specialists. This is an important signal for every experienced trader. This section of the website will help you understand when there’s a "Strong buy" signal for oil and when it is a "Strong sell" signal.

Oil price movements are more than just charts on a screen. It is one of the key drivers of the global economy. Understanding these dynamics helps in making rational decisions and adapting to changes.

What determines oil prices?

  • Global events. Political crises, conflicts, and agreements between producing countries have a huge impact on oil prices.
  • Supply and demand. When many consumers try to buy oil that is in deficit – the prices go up. Otherwise, when supply is greater than demand, the prices go down.
  • Russia and Saudi Arabia. These countries are among the leading oil producers. Their decisions on oil output have a direct impact on the global market.
  • OPEC. This is a group of oil-producing countries. Their agreements on production cuts are aided at stabilizing prices.
  • Alternative energy sources. The development of solar, wind, and other power stations can weaken the countries' dependence on oil and put pressure on its prices.
  • Electric cars. The increasing popularity of electric cars reduces the need for gasoline and, consequently, for crude oil.
  • Global tensions. Oil is a strategic resource. Geopolitical events can affect its production and prices.
  • Environmental constraints. Rising environmental awareness may reduce demand for oil, affecting its price.

Why follow the latest oil news?

  • To make informed investment decisions. Being aware of the oil industry news helps you make conscious choices.
  • To assess the impact on the economy. Oil prices can affect inflation, economic growth, and even our wages.