Global Oil Prices as of 23 January 2025
The price of Brent crude oil fell by 1 cent, or 0.01%, to $79.28 per barrel today. Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped by $1.99, or 2.56%, trading at $75.89 per barrel.
The second phase of the Ahvaz Central Desalination Plant will be inaugurated during the president’s visit to Khuzestan province, with the oil minister in attendance.
Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad emphasized the continuation of energy cooperation between Iran and Azerbaijan during a meeting with the Azerbaijani Prime Minister’s deputy on Tuesday.
The price of each barrel of Brent crude oil rose by $0.04, or 0.05%, today, reaching $80.19. Meanwhile, U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell by $1.14, or 1.46%, trading at $76.74.
The CEO of the South Pars Gas Complex announced the supply of two turbines for Refinery 13 from domestic manufacturers, marking a significant step in sustaining gas production.
Parsian Gas Refining Company's CEO reported that employee efforts have resulted in the production of nearly 14 billion cubic meters of sweet gas since March 20.
Global Oil Prices as of January 20, 2025
The price of a barrel of Brent crude oil rose by $0.04, or 0.05%, to $80.03 today. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude also increased by $0.17, or 0.04%, to $78.08 per barrel.
India's significant oil purchases following Russia's invasion of Ukraine may change due to U.S. sanctions and India's search for alternative sources.
Iran's residential, commercial, and small-scale industrial sectors consumed 621 million cubic meters of gas due to decreased temperatures, accounting for 72% of the total natural gas production.
The head of exploration at the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) announced that exploration drilling in offshore areas will resume after a five-year pause, marking the first such activity under the 14th administration.
Iran's Energy Minister announced plans to facilitate the export of Iran’s engineering and technical services to Tajikistan, emphasizing the active involvement of Iranian engineers in the country's water and power projects.
The CEO of Abadan Refinery announced that the facility’s daily gasoline production will increase by 8 to 10 million liters as operational conditions stabilize.
Indian Oil Corp has purchased 7 million barrels of spot Middle Eastern and African crude oil via tenders, including Abu Dhabi's Murban, amid potential U.S. sanctions on Russia.
The National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company reported a significant increase in daily gasoline production over 10 million liters in the last four months of last year.
Global Oil Prices on January 17, 2025
The price of Brent crude oil rose by $0.43, or 0.53%, to reach $81.72 per barrel today. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude also rising $0.58, or 0.74%, to settle at $79.26 per barrel.
World crude oil price today, January 16, 2025
Brent crude futures rose 25 cents, or 0.3%, to $82.28 per barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 28 cents, or 0.4%, to $80.32 a barrel.
India's oil product demand increased 7.9% in November 2024, driven by increased consumption of diesel, gasoline, and LPG, according to the OPEC monthly oil market report.
Iran's Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization head Tarztalab suggests establishing national market guarantees in countries alongside international mechanisms like carbon trading and emission reduction certificates.
The CEO of Iranian Oil Terminals Company (IOTC) stated that the continuous uninterrupted oil exports, a crucial economic development factor, are largely due to the diligent efforts of its employees.
Talks on a long-term crude oil supply deal between Indian refiners and Russia have been paused following new US sanctions. India, which usually buys Russian oil on the spot market, sought a term deal to ensure stable prices and consistent supply.
