World crude oil price today, May 5, 2025
Brent crude fell $2.21, or 3.61 percent, to $59.08 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell $2.29, or 3.93 percent, to $56.00 a barrel.
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The European Union will on Tuesday announce a roadmap to phase out the bloc's remaining gas ties with Moscow, but in the absence of sanctions it will be difficult for buyers to exit gas contracts using legal options such as force majeure.
The Iranian Masterbatch and Compound Producers Association and Shenzhen Plastics Association of China signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation in the plastics industry.
The CEO of Sarkhoon and Qeshm Gas Refining Company stated that through major overhauls, self-sufficiency in supplying parts, and incident-free production, the refinery had a successful performance in 1403, effectively serving the public and ensuring stable energy supply.
Iran Oil Show 2025, set to begin on May 8, will showcase the country's significant role in the global energy supply chain, attracting over 2,000 companies from 14 countries.
OPEC+ has agreed to accelerate oil production hikes for a second consecutive month, raising output in June by 411,000 barrels per day, the group said on Saturday, despite falling prices and expectations of weaker demand.
Iran’s annual export of the petrochemicals is anticipated to reach about 34.8 million tons in the current Iranian calendar year (ends on March 2026), according to the head of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC).
A joint meeting was held between managers and contractors of the Yaran oil field development project to explore strategies for speeding up the project's progress.
Russian oil flows to India reached a 9-month high in April due to abundant Moscow crude availability and low prices, allowing non-sanctioned tankers to transport oil without violating international regulations.
Goldman Sachs on Friday said it expects OPEC+ to announce a second consecutive increase in supply for June on Saturday, due to modest compliance from Kazakhstan, lower-than-expected OECD inventories, and Saudi Arabia's ability to handle lower oil prices.
The major maintenance period for South Pars gas platforms has begun at the start of the warm season to ensure safe and sustainable gas production this winter. The overhaul is expected to be completed within six months through precise execution of repair plans.
A potential gas leak incident at Oil India Limited’s (OIL) Well No. 309 in Nagajan village, Lankasi-Kothalguri, Dibrugarh district, caused widespread alarm on Thursday afternoon, reminding locals of the disastrous 2020 Baghjan blowout.
World crude oil price today, May 2, 2025
Brent crude futures rose 49 cents, or 0.8 percent, to $62.62 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 50 cents, or 0.8 percent, to $59.74 a barrel.
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL), the country’s largest oil refiner, has entered into a five-year deal with global commodities trader Trafigura for the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG), according to trade sources and a company statement.
President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened sanctions on anyone who buys Iranian oil, a warning that came after planned talks over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program were postponed.
Iran's National Petrochemical Company CEO expressed readiness to participate in Niger's petrochemical complex construction and supply urea for the African agricultural sector.
World crude oil price today, May 1, 2025
Brent crude futures fell 6 cents, or 0.1 percent, to $61 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell 12 cents, or 0.2 percent, to $58.09.
The US imposed sanctions on entities involved in the illicit trade of Iranian petroleum and petrochemicals ahead of a new round of US-Iran negotiations.
Iran’s oil minister announced the continuation of quality improvement projects at domestic refineries to enhance gasoline standards, stating that some refineries already produce Euro 4 and Euro 5 gasoline. Once these projects are completed, the supply of higher-quality fuel will increase.
The CEO of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) announced that by the end of the Iranian calendar year 1404 (March 2026), the nominal production capacity of the petrochemical industry is expected to reach 105 million tons, with exports of approximately 34.8 million tons worth about $13.6 billion.