This week, the Biden administration stepped up its crackdown on Chinese technology in what is becoming the global conflict of the century. In this latest…
US benchmark October West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil showcased mixed signals on Thursday. While prices settled lower on the daily chart, the market is…
Politics, Geopolitics & Conflict The latest from Moscow comes in the form of hints dropped by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov to the effect that Putin…
1. Higher Oil Prices Revitalize US Crude Production- As oil prices moved to the mid-80s due to Saudi Arabia’s production cuts and robust summer demand,…
1. Gasoline Becomes an Inflation Scare Again- Gasoline prices have been experiencing an unexpected surge lately, with New York futures soaring to a nine-month high…
September West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil settled higher on Thursday, boosted by strength in Brent crude, which surpassed $84 a barrel for the first…
Politics, Geopolitics & Conflict The beginning of this week saw a drone attack in the center of Moscow, near the Russian Defense Ministry building, just…
We are now into the meat of earnings season when it comes to big oil, with the major oil companies in all reporting over the…
It’s 2023, and the oil markets have clawed their way through the covid muck and are holding their own through the energy transition–aided, of course,…
In a week of turbulent trade, U.S. benchmark September West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil futures have managed to hold their ground, indicating a potential…
1. Indian Oil Demand Impresses as Other Asian Giants Falter- India’s demand for oil has been one of the main success stories of this year,…
Politics, Geopolitics & Conflict Erdogan had campaigned on free natural gas for homes shortly after production began of first gas in mid-April (just a few…
It is not often that I start a piece, here or elsewhere, with a disclaimer, but I feel that I should here. A couple of…
As Russia intensifies its war against Ukraine in the aftermath of the Crimea bridge explosion and NATO’s push to expand membership to Sweden and Finland,…
While Libya is continually calling for foreign oil companies to expand investment in the country, there are indications that the conflict is coming full circle,…
As I write this on Thursday afternoon US time, Nikola (NKLA) is posting massive gains, up close to forty percent from Wednesday’s close. That means…
Politics, Geopolitics & Conflict In a sudden twist in developments late on Monday, Turkey dropped its objections to Sweden joining NATO, just a day after…
The release of U.S. inflation data suggesting a nearing peak in interest rates has brought relief to the world's largest economy. Modest consumer price increases…
1. All Russian Grades Are Now Running Afoul of the Price Cap- For the first time since the December 5 implementation of the Russian oil…
WTI crude oil futures have witnessed a period of choppy and rangebound trading over the last 10 weeks, influenced by a variety of supply and…