World crude oil price today, May 22, 2025
Brent crude futures fell 90 cents, or 1.4 percent, to $64.01 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell 85 cents, or 1.4 percent, to $60.72.
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China drove global oil demand growth over the last decade, but now India is poised to take the lead in demand growth over the next decade, according to a latest report by Moody's Ratings.
A member of the Iranian Parliament’s Energy Committee emphasized the committee’s support for attracting investment in the oil and gas sector, stating that the legislature is focused on passing laws and regulations to facilitate domestic and foreign investment in the energy sector.
World crude oil price today May 21, 2025
Brent crude futures rose 79 cents, or 1.2 percent, to $66.17 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose 82 cents, or 1.3 percent, to $62.85.
India's Russian crude oil imports will hit close to 1.8 million barrels per day in May, the highest in 10 months, ship tracking data from Kpler showed, after refiners snapped up more light grades such as ESPO Blend.
Iran’s Oil Minister and Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister have emphasized deepening bilateral cooperation in the oil and gas sector and discussed avenues to broaden energy collaboration.
The production and operations manager of Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC) announced the completion of the overhaul of the South Pars Phase 14 gas platforms and their return to operation.
The National Iranian Gas Company's director of production coordination has proposed measures to ensure stable gas supply and a safe winter season, including early major overhauls and equipment supply chain improvements.
World crude oil price today, May 20, 2025
Brent crude futures fell 7 cents, or 0.1 percent, to $64.75 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 5 cents, or about 0.1 percent, to $62.1 a barrel.
Saudi Arabia is expected to burn more crude oil for power generation this summer than last as it ramps up output after OPEC+ eases supply controls and as fuel oil has become costly, analysts and trade sources said.
India has invoked emergency measures that require gas-fired power stations to produce more in order to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply during the summer season, as soaring temperatures boost demand.
PEDEC has signed two major subsurface drilling contracts to expedite the development of the Paydar Gharb oilfield, a shared reservoir with Iraq.
Iranian Parliament's Energy Committee member reports proposal for Energy Ministry to consolidate energy sector management under review, requiring further discussions on implementation and organizational structure.
NIOPDC CEO confirms that the subsidized diesel fuel quota price for urban and intercity transport fleets with verified performance will remain at 300 tomans per liter.
World crude oil price today May 19, 2025
Brent crude futures fell 46 cents, or 0.7 percent, to $64.95 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell 26 cents, or 0.4 percent, to $62.23.
Iran plans to commission two new oil refineries and three fuel quality upgrade projects by the end of the current Iranian year (March 2026), the head of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) announced on Saturday.
India imposed curbs on imports of ready-made garments and processed food from Bangladesh, as relations between the two neighbors turned sour in recent months.
Oil Minister Maksen Paknejad announced at a cabinet meeting Sunday that one major oil or petrochemical project will begin operations each month from late May through the end of the year.
The CEO of Persian Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (PGPIC) announced readiness to develop a roadmap for Iran-Uzbekistan cooperation in the petrochemical sector, stressing the need to expand bilateral collaboration, joint investments, and the exchange of petrochemical products and feedstocks.
The director of Iran's National Oil Engineering and Construction Company has announced that the Real-Time Monitoring Plan for the Supply and Distribution Chain of Petroleum Products will be operational by March 2026.