Iranian Minister of Petroleum Mohsen Paknejad left Tehran for Kazan, Russia, today to accompany the President on his trip to attend the 16th BRICS Summit.
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The US reports that despite sanctions, Iran's oil exports are expected to increase by 100,000 barrels per day in 2024, reaching 1.5 million barrels per day.
Brent crude futures were up 38 cents, or 0.5%, to $73.44 a barrel at 0747 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up 44 cents, or 0.6% to $69.66 a barrel.
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Iran's Ambassador Kazem Jalali and Russian Deputy Energy Minister Pavel Sorokin discussed cooperation in various sectors, including implementing oil and gas agreements between the two countries.
Global crude oil price today, October 18, 2024
Brent crude futures gained 23 cents, or 0.3%, to $74.68 a barrel by 0840 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was at $70.96 a barrel, up 29 cents, or 0.4%.
Indian Oil Corp, the country's largest refiner, has bought 4 million barrels of U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude via a tender for January delivery, trade sources said on Friday.
India continues to boost imports of Russian crude oil as Russia continues to be the single largest crude supplier to the world's third-biggest oil importer.
Global crude oil price, today, October 16, 2024
Brent crude oil futures rose 22 cents, or 0.3%, to $74.47 a barrel by 0800 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures climbed 28 cents, or 0.4%, to $70.86.
India's crude oil imports from Russia increased 11.7% in September, accounting for two-fifths of the country's overall crude imports, according to tanker data.
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The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in its latest report, published on Monday, has said Iran produced 3.316 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil in September, registering a 21,000-bpd increase compared to the previous month.
Iranian Minister of Petroleum Mohsen Paknejad emphasized the importance of standardization and its role in the development and sustainability of the oil industry.
Ramazan Ali Sangdovini, vice chairman of the Islamic Consultative Assembly's Energy Commission, stated that Iran is enhancing its oil industry capabilities and aiming to regain global market share.
The global price of crude oil today, October 15, 2024
Brent crude futures fell $3.51, or 4.5%, to $73.95 a barrel at 0911 GMT, their lowest since Oct. 2. West Texas Intermediate futures lost $3.48, or 4.7%, hitting $70.35 a barrel.
The world price of crude oil today, October 14, 2024
Brent crude futures were down $1.35, or 1.7%, at $77.69 per barrel by 0902 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell $1.32, or 1.75%, to $74.24 per barrel.
Iran's Ministry of Petroleum ranks first in responsiveness and free access to information among Iranian executive bodies.
Indian shipping firm Gabbaro Ship Services has been sanctioned by the US for allegedly transporting Iranian oil for sale in Asia, following restrictions on Iran's energy trade following its attack on Israel.
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited is negotiating with banks for a $3.33 billion loan to build a refinery in southern India.