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.
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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.
India Intensifies Efforts to Increase Crude Oil Purchases from Brazil Despite Competition from Discounted Russian Oil and Logistical Challenges Related to Maritime Transport.
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.
Iran's National Petrochemical Company (NPC) Acting Head Hassan Abbaszadeh emphasizes the importance of expediting the completion of petrochemical projects to enhance the country's foreign trade balance.
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.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is exploring plans to set up mini-LNG plants in India to utilise natural gas from wells in areas lacking pipeline connectivity, reported the New Indian Express.
Generating electricity from renewable sources prevented the emission of 12.8 million tons of Green House Gases (GHG) in Iran during the first half of the current Iranian calendar year, according to the Iranian Energy Ministry.
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.
The Supervision Office of Iran's Securities and Exchange Organization (SEO) reported a 10% increase in petroleum product production in Shahrivar compared to the previous month.
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited is negotiating with banks for a $3.33 billion loan to build a refinery in southern India.
The United States hit Iran's oil and petrochemicals sectors with new sanctions Friday in response to Tehran's October 1 attack against Israel, designating dozens of new companies and firms.
Global crude oil prices today, October 11, 2024
Brent crude oil futures fell 94 cents, or 1.2%, to $78.46 a barrel by 0650 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures slipped 86 cents, or 1.1%, to $74.99 per barrel.
Saudi Arabia is actively seeking investment opportunities in a upcoming refinery developed by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited as part of its broader investment strategy in India.
Brent crude futures rose 58 cents, or 0.8%, to $77.16 a barrel by 0847 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures were up 61 cents, or 0.8%, at $73.85.
British energy giant bp is holding a board meeting in India as it seeks to explore new opportunities in the country's oil and gas sector, reported Reuters.
Iranian Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi said the capacity of the country’s renewable power plants is going to be increased by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (late March 2025), IRIB reported.
Global crude oil prices today, October 9, 2024
Brent crude futures rose 45 cents, or 0.6%, to $77.63 a barrel by 0703 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures rose 33 cents to $73.90 a barrel.
Indian refiners anticipate Venezuelan crude tankers from Vitol, following IOC and MRPL purchasing 2 million barrels for November delivery, as India continues to increase imports from Venezuela despite sanctions.