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.
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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.
Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei highlighted that the only way to advance the country is by leveraging the capabilities of the private sector.
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 drilling manager for West Karoun oilfields at the National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) announced that the cumulative progress of drilling 10 wells in the shared South Azadegan oil field has surpassed 90%.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Iran remains the third-largest producer in OPEC, with daily oil output reaching 3.314 million barrels in December 2024, according to the first 2025 report.
The head of the Engineering and Development Department of the National Iranian South Oil Company (NISOC) announced the use of downhole pumps to boost and maintain production from low-pressure wells.
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.
Global Crude Oil Prices on January 15, 2025
Brent crude rose by 11 cents, or 0.14%, to $80.03 per barrel. Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude increased by 23 cents, or 0.30%, to $77.73 per barrel.
The Petroleum Engineering and Development Company's procurement and logistics manager emphasized the need for swift acquisition of high-quality supplies for strategic projects in shared oilfields.