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Oil Prices Ease on Recession Fears, Headed for 3rd Weekly Loss

Oil prices eased on Friday as lingering fears of a recession demand weighed on sentiment, putting the benchmarks on track for their third straight weekly losses. Brent crude futures were down 20 cents, or 0.2%, at $108.83 a barrel by 0428 GMT, giving up earlier gains of over $1. WTI…

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OPEC+ may not be much help with high oil, gasoline prices

Oil prices are high, and drivers are paying more at the pump

The Independent UK

UAE’s Production Near Maximum Capacity Based on OPEC+ Baseline

The United Arab Emirates' oil production is near to maximum capacity based on its current OPEC+ production baseline, which is 3.168 million barrels per day, Energy Minister Suhail al-Mazrouei told state news agency WAM on Monday. “In light of recent media reports, I would like to clarify that the UAE…

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Macron tells Biden that UAE, Saudi can barely raise oil output

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday the president of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan (MbZ), had told him two top OPEC oil producers, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, can barely increase oil production.

Reuters

Sanctions against Russia: taking stock four months after the start of the war

On 23 February – the eve of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – the Council of the European Union (EU) adopted the first package of sanctions in response to Moscow’s recognition of the self-proclaimed autonomous republics of Donetsk and Lugansk.

The Conversation

OPEC meeting and Australian retail sales top this week’s must-watch events

Oil cartel OPEC+ meets this week to discuss its production plans. It comes at a critical time for the crude oil market amid growing fears of a recession.

The New Daily

Oil Rises in Volatile Trading amid Supply Uncertainty

Oil prices edged higher amid a volatile trading session on Friday, as supply uncertainty outweighed fears of slower demand from cooling US economic activity. Brent crude futures climbed 31 cents, or 0.3%, at $110.36 a barrel by 0630 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were up 59…

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XOM Surged More Than 40% YTD, Is It a Better Buy Than SHEL?

Given a demand-supply imbalance in the energy sector, rising prices should benefit integrated oil and gas companies Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Shell (SHEL). XOM gained 43.6% year-to-date versus SHEL’s 17.1%. But which of these stocks is a better buy now? Read more to find out.

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Biden’s proposed federal tax cut on gas could cost dearly in the future

Experts warn cutting the 18 cents will take a toll on highway upkeep and cause prices to rise further when the holiday ends

The Guardian - US

Prolonged Russia-Ukraine war shakes up global energy stability

The prolonged Russia-Ukraine war started in February and dragging on into the second quarter of 2022, has caused a hike in global crude oil prices to high levels. The average price of ICE Brent crude oil increased from 13.86 USD per barrel in the first quarter of 2022 to 111.63…

Bangkok Post

OPEC’s Barkindo: Common Objective with Non-OPEC Partners is Market Stability

The common objective of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its non-OPEC partners has always been to maintain oil market stability, not to raise prices or bring them down, OPEC Secretary-General Mohammad Barkindo said on Saturday. Asked whether bringing 9.7 million barrels a day back to the market…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Stagflation: what is it and is it really happening in Australia?

Australians are feeling the pinch from rising inflation, but experts are divided on whether the 1970s economic phenomenon is back

The Guardian - AU

Oil prices surge higher as OPEC boss warns they are “nowhere near” the peak

Drivers braced for the £100 tank of petrol as oil price continues to rise

Evening Standard

Saudi is swinging again, but for how long?

Fluctuating Chinese demand has contributed to this year’s volatility in international oil prices. But the latest evolution on the supply side will have immediate geopolitical and financial implications that go well beyond the oil market. Specifically, Saudi Arabia has returned as the most important swing producer and thus the most…

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The Hunt For New Oil Supplies

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Biden Planning 1st Middle East Visit, May Meet Gulf, Arab Leaders

US President Joe Biden stressed on Thursday that he is engaged in working towards achieving peace and stability in the Middle East. He revealed that his plans for his first visit to the Middle East have not been completed yet, but he expects to meet with the leaders of Israel…

The Independent UK

Biden affirms human rights commitment as he warms to Saudis

President Joe Biden says he’s not changed his views on human rights despite his administration offering praise of Saudi Arabia for getting OPEC+ to step up oil production

Tribune News Service

Biden urges economic confidence despite inflation challenge

President Joe Biden touted the state of the U.S. economy following a better-than-expected May jobs report, even as he acknowledged its likely to be overshadowed by record-high inflation that’s causing pain for Americans.

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Saudi Arabia, the Balance Point between Moscow, Washington in OPEC Agreement

The White House praised a major Saudi role in controlling oil markets, through a greater increase in the production of the OPEC+ alliance during July and August than previously announced. “We welcome the important decision from OPEC+ today to increase supply in July and August based on new market conditions,”…

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Oil Price Rises Even as OPEC Boosts Output More than Expected

Oil prices rose Thursday despite an agreement by major crude producers to boost output more than expected, while US stocks rallied ahead of closely-watched employment data seen as a key input to the inflation debate. In Vienna, the OPEC+ group decided to add 648,000 barrels per day to the market…

The Independent UK

Asian shares rise, China trading closed for national holiday

Asian shares have risen amid mixed signs for investors such as rising energy prices and COVID-19 restrictions easing in China

Reuters

White House praises Saudi royals on Yemen truce before expected Biden trip

The White House took the rare step of recognizing the role played by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in extending a ceasefire in Yemen on Thursday ahead of what is expected to be a trip to Riyadh by President Joe Biden.

ABC News

ASX closes higher on miners and tech, Australian dollar jumps, Wall Street gains on tech

The Australian share market closes higher after a strong session for miners and tech, while the Australian dollar jumps.

The Independent UK

Pledge of more oil heightens odds of Saudi trip for Biden

The Biden administration is praising Saudi Arabia for its role in a promised boost in oil production and a cease-fire in Yemen

The Guardian - UK

Opec agrees to ramp up oil production, but fails to exclude Russia

Brent crude makes small rise to $116.94 as group sets extra output higher at 650,000 barrels a day

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