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Tom Kool

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Contributor since: 23 Sep 2015

Tom Kool

Tom majored in International Business at Amsterdam’s Higher School of Economics, he is Oilprice.com's Head of Operations

Latest articles from Tom

  • Oil Prices Plateau After OPEC Meeting

    Published 22 September 2017 | viewed 16,359 times

    Oil markets had a neutral reaction to OPECs uneventful meeting, suggesting that, as Stephen Brennock suggested, the "bull market may be running out of steam."…

  • Have Oil Markets Reached A Turning Point?

    Published 19 September 2017 | viewed 42,101 times

    Big Oil has been wheelin' and dealin' across the globe as geopolitical risks mount, and OPEC delivered a sigh of relief to crude markets with…

  • Soaring Demand Drives Oil Market Recovery

    Published 15 September 2017 | viewed 17,251 times

    It has been a bullish week in oil. Rig counts dropped, WTI broke $50, demand has spiked, and geopolitical risk has kept the market on…

  • OPEC Unfazed By Falling U.S. Oil Demand

    Published 12 September 2017 | viewed 10,490 times

    Despite the turbulence in the oil markets due to the previous weeks’ hurricanes, OPEC’s latest report has painted a reassuring picture, indicating that the rebalancing…

  • Bearish Backlash Drives Oil Prices Down

    Published 08 September 2017 | viewed 14,905 times

    As Hurricane Irma approaches Florida, oil prices have fallen again while the WTI/Brent spread has grown wider.  (Click to enlarge) (Click to enlarge) (Click to…

  • Oil Markets Rebound After Hurricane Harvey

    Published 05 September 2017 | viewed 10,346 times

    As the Gulf Coast recovers from Hurricane Harvey, another major hurricane may be right around the corner, spelling further trouble for energy markets. (Click to…

  • Oil Prices Sag As Gasoline Prices Peak

    Published 01 September 2017 | viewed 15,458 times

    The effects of Hurricane Harvey have sent the energy markets into chaos, with gasoline prices soaring and oil prices slipping.  (Click to enlarge) (Click to…

  • The Upcoming Oil Price Rebound

    Published 29 August 2017 | viewed 31,111 times

    Key oil ports and refineries have been disrupted along the Texas coast as Hurricane Harvey devastated the region. (Click to enlarge) (Click to enlarge) (Click…

  • Hurricane Harvey Causes Gasoline Price Spike

    Published 25 August 2017 | viewed 9,773 times

    As Hurricane Harvey, set to be the strongest hurricane to hit the U.S. in almost 10 years, quickly approaches the Texas coast, energy prices are…

  • Strong Inventory Draws Suggest OPEC Deal Is Working

    Published 22 August 2017 | viewed 15,388 times

    Oil prices are stagnant, however a strong inventory draw suggests that the OPEC cut may be having an impact on oil markets.  (Click to enlarge)…

  • Oil Prices Boosted By String Of Bullish News

    Published 18 August 2017 | viewed 36,778 times

    Friday, August 18, 2017 Oil prices rose on Friday afternoon amid a flurry of bullish news. A sign that traders are regaining confidence in the…

  • The Oil Price Tug Of War

    Published 15 August 2017 | viewed 9,251 times

    Oil prices remain in a game of tug of war as conflicting news sends both the bears and the bulls to the sidelines. (Click to enlarge)…

  • Have Oil Markets Reached A Tipping Point?

    Published 11 August 2017 | viewed 19,966 times

    Despite bullish conditions led by a huge drawdown in U.S. crude, oil prices were down at the end of the week following less than positive…

  • Oil Stuck At $50 As OPEC Output Jumps

    Published 08 August 2017 | viewed 12,201 times

    Compliance with the OPEC oil output deal continues to decline as the cartel's production increases for the month of July.  (Click to enlarge) (Click to…

  • Oil Price Rally Ends As Banks Slash Forecast

    Published 04 August 2017 | viewed 16,267 times

    After a month-long rally oil prices appear to have stagnated this week, although a falling rig count gave prices a slight boost on Friday.  Friday,…

  • Bulls Crushed As Oil Crashes Again

    Published 01 August 2017 | viewed 16,971 times

    Oil markets received a heavy blow on Tuesday morning as oil crashed by 3 percent due to a surge in OPEC's July output. (Click to…

  • Is This Oil Price Rally Sustainable?

    Published 28 July 2017 | viewed 17,052 times

    Oil prices have recovered as a result of a flurry of bullish catalysts, and while most oil majors see earnings improve, upstream investments are falling.…

  • Saudi Arabia Regains Influence Over Oil Markets

    Published 25 July 2017 | viewed 13,476 times

    Oil prices have spiked at the start of this week, with Brent breaking through the $50 mark in response to Saudi Arabia's promises to cut…

  • Oil Prices Slip On Falling OPEC Compliance

    Published 21 July 2017 | viewed 8,846 times

    Oil prices fell on Friday after preliminary reports showed that OPEC’s July output has increased once again while deeper cuts remain unlikely  (Click to enlarge)…

  • Oil Up As Saudis Consider Deeper Output Cuts

    Published 18 July 2017 | viewed 10,373 times

    (Click to enlarge) (Click to enlarge)  Chart of the Week:(Click to enlarge) •    The EIA forecasts that retail gasoline prices will average $2.38 per…

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