On Tuesday, oil prices are declining due to pressure from concerns over escalating trade tensions. Market participants are worried about the impact of increasing friction between the US and EU on economic activity and fuel demand.
The decline in oil prices to multi-year lows, coupled with high import tariffs, has caused a slowdown in shale oil drilling by small companies in the United States. According to Reuters, this could hinder future growth in the country's energy production.
Reuters reports that oil gained in early trade on Monday. However, the prices remain constrained by uncertainty over trade negotiations between China and the US, as well as the prospect of OPEC+ raising production.
An increase of the indicator value may contribute to the rise in quotes of WTI, Brent.
An increase of the indicator value may contribute to the fall in quotes of WTI, Brent.
An increase of the indicator value may contribute to the fall in quotes of NG, WTI, Brent.
Brent crude oil prices declined by 11% this year. It was especially noticeable for European buyers because of the weakening of the dollar. The price per barrel is close to 58 euros ($65). It has declined for 19% since the beginning of 2025.
Russian oil producers have ramped up drilling to a five-year high in anticipation of OPEC+ easing output restrictions and a potential rollback of some Western sanctions, according to Bloomberg.
The US Interior Department has rolled out new guidelines for allowable pressure changes in a certain type of oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. According to Reuters, this move could significantly increase the country’s oil output.
Oil gained on Friday, but is set for a weekly loss. The decline in prices is driven by the expectations of a rise in global supply. For this week, Brent is on track to fall 2%, while WTI is set to lose 2.9%.
Oil prices declined on Wednesday as investors weighed the prospects of increased energy supply from OPEC+ and ongoing trade tensions between the US and China. Brent crude is holding steady around $65.20 a barrel today. West Texas Intermediate is trading above $62 a barrel after a recent drop.
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