January WTI crude oil (CLF26) on Thursday closed up +0.21 (+0.38%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26) closed up +0.0070 (+0.41%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled higher on Thursday amid heightened geopolitical risks in Venezuela and Russia.  Also, Thursday's sharp rally in stocks boosted optimism about the economic outlook, which is supportive of energy demand.  Gains in crude were limited due to a stronger dollar and a bearish global supply outlook. More News from Barchart Escalation of global g ...

January WTI crude oil (CLF26) on Monday closed down -1.20 (-2.00%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26) closed down -0.0360 (-1.96%). Crude oil and gasoline prices fell sharply on Monday, with gasoline posting a 1.5-week low.  Dollar strength on Monday undercut energy prices.  Crude prices also fell as Monday's stock market weakness weighed on confidence in the economic outlook and energy demand.  A positive for crude prices is the expectation that restrictions on Russian energy exports will remain, followi ...

January WTI crude oil (CLF26) today is up +0.61 (+1.03%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26) is up +0.0017 (+0.09%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving higher today on dollar weakness as the dollar index (DXY00) dropped to a 5-week low.  Also, the war in Ukraine looks set to drag on, which will keep sanctions on Russian energy exports in place, after US-Russian talks failed to reach a breakthrough in ending the war in Ukraine.  Gains in crude are limited after Saudi Arabia cut the price of its main c ...

January WTI crude oil (CLF26) today is up +0.76 (+1.30%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26) is up +0.00054 (+0.30%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving higher today due to the decline in the dollar index (DXY00) to a 5-week low.  Also, US-Russian talks failed to reach a breakthrough in ending the war in Ukraine, meaning restrictions will stay in place on Russian energy exports.  Gains in crude are limited due to a bearish weekly EIA inventory report that showed an unexpected increase in crude stockp ...

Core Insights - Crude oil and gasoline prices are experiencing slight increases, driven by dollar weakness and geopolitical tensions related to the Russian-Ukrainian conflict [2][3] - OPEC has revised its Q3 global oil market estimates from a deficit to a surplus, indicating a shift in market dynamics [5][6] Price Movements - January WTI crude oil is up by +0.08 (+0.14%) and January RBOB gasoline is up by +0.0110 (+0.61%) [1] - Crude oil prices are supported by reduced exports from Russia, with shipments falling to 1.7 million bpd, the lowest in over three years [3] Geopolitical Factors - Ongoing geopolitical risks, including a potential US military buildup against Venezuela, are providing underlying support for oil prices [4] - Ukraine's targeting of Russian refineries has significantly impacted Russia's refining capacity, reducing it by 13% to 20% and curbing production by up to 1.1 million bpd [3] Supply and Production Dynamics - OPEC has announced a production increase of +137,000 bpd for December but plans to pause further hikes in Q1-2026 due to an emerging global oil surplus [6] - The EIA has raised its 2025 US crude production estimate to 13.59 million bpd, reflecting stronger-than-expected US production [5] Market Adjustments - The EIA reported larger-than-expected increases in crude oil and products, which has limited gains in crude prices [2] - OPEC's October crude production rose by +50,000 bpd to 29.07 million bpd, marking the highest level in 2.5 years [6]

Core Insights - Crude oil and gasoline prices have dropped to four-week lows, influenced by a strong dollar and geopolitical developments in Ukraine [2][3] - OPEC has revised its Q3 global oil market estimates from a deficit to a surplus, indicating an oversupply situation [5] - OPEC+ plans to increase production in December but will pause further hikes in early 2026 due to the emerging global oil surplus [6] Price Movements - January WTI crude oil is down by $1.23 (-2.08%) and January RBOB gasoline is down by $0.0362 (-1.96%) [1] - The dollar index has reached a 5.5-month high, contributing to bearish sentiment in energy prices [2] Geopolitical Factors - The potential for a peace plan in Ukraine has initially led to a drop in crude prices, although prices recovered after Ukraine and European allies rejected key points of the plan [2] - Ongoing geopolitical risks, including the seizure of an oil tanker by Iran and US military actions regarding Venezuela, continue to support oil prices [4] Supply Dynamics - Russian crude exports have decreased significantly, with shipments falling to 1.7 million barrels per day (bpd) in early November, the lowest in over three years [3] - Ukraine's targeting of Russian refineries has reduced Russia's refining capacity by 13% to 20%, impacting production by up to 1.1 million bpd [3] OPEC and Production Estimates - OPEC has identified a surplus of 500,000 bpd in global oil markets for Q3, a significant shift from a previously estimated deficit of 400,000 bpd [5] - OPEC's crude production increased by 50,000 bpd to 29.07 million bpd, marking the highest level in 2.5 years [6] - The IEA forecasts a record global oil surplus of 4.0 million bpd for 2026, indicating a potential oversupply in the market [6]

December WTI crude oil (CLZ25) today is up +0.44 (+0.74%), and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ25) is down -0.0119 (-0.62%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are mixed today, with gasoline falling to a 2-week low.  Crude garnered support today from a weaker dollar and a sharp rally in stocks, which reflect confidence in the economic outlook supportive of energy demand.  Crude also has support ahead of sanctions on Russia's Rosneft PJSC and Lukoil PJSC, set to take effect on Friday, which will further curb Russian ...

Core Insights - Crude oil prices are experiencing downward pressure due to a selloff in the S&P 500 and signs of weakness in the US labor market, which negatively impacts economic growth and energy demand [1] - Reduced crude exports from Russia, geopolitical tensions, and a bullish crude crack spread provide underlying support for oil prices [2][3] Group 1: Market Dynamics - December WTI crude oil is down by 0.04 (-0.07%), while December RBOB gasoline closed down by 0.0246 (-1.24%) [1] - The S&P 500's decline to a one-month low has created a risk-off sentiment in asset markets [1] - The US labor market shows weakness, with an average loss of 2,500 jobs per week reported by ADP for the four weeks ending November 1 [1] Group 2: Supply Factors - Russia's crude exports have decreased to 3.36 million barrels per day (bpd) in the four weeks to November 16, down 90,000 bpd from the previous week, marking the lowest level in three months [2] - Ukraine's targeting of Russian refineries has reduced Russia's refining capacity by 13% to 20%, curbing production by as much as 1.1 million bpd [2] - New US and EU sanctions on Russian oil companies and infrastructure have further limited Russian oil exports [2] Group 3: OPEC and Production Outlook - OPEC revised its Q3 global oil market estimates from a deficit to a surplus, now projecting a surplus of 500,000 bpd, compared to a previous estimate of a -400,000 bpd deficit [4] - OPEC+ announced an increase in production by 137,000 bpd in December but plans to pause further hikes in Q1-2026 due to the emerging global oil surplus [5] - The IEA forecasts a record global oil surplus of 4.0 million bpd for 2026, with OPEC+ aiming to restore 2.2 million bpd of production cuts made in early 2024 [5]

December WTI crude oil (CLZ25) on Monday closed down -0.18 (-0.30%), and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ25) closed down -0.0215 (-1.07%). Crude oil prices fell on Monday as investors took a risk-off stance amid a decline in stocks and concern about expected weak US economic reports due this week.  Oil prices were also undercut as Russia's key oil export port of Novorossiysk reportedly resumed some operations after Ukrainian attacks last Friday. More News from Barchart Oil prices had underlying support from ...

Core Insights - Crude oil and gasoline prices exhibited mixed performance, with WTI crude oil closing up by 0.54% while RBOB gasoline fell by 1.29% [1] - The decline in the dollar index supported crude prices, alongside increased crude demand from China, which saw a 3.1% year-on-year rise in crude imports for January to October [1] Group 1: Economic Factors - Economic concerns limited gains in crude oil prices, highlighted by a drop in US consumer sentiment to a nearly 3.5-year low and a decline in the S&P 500 to a 2-week low, impacting confidence in energy demand [2] - Saudi Arabia's decision to lower the price of its main crude grade to Asia for December delivery to the lowest level in 11 months indicates weakened energy demand, which is bearish for oil prices [3] Group 2: Supply Dynamics - OPEC+ announced an increase in production by 137,000 barrels per day (bpd) for December but plans to pause further production hikes in Q1-2026 due to an emerging global oil surplus, with a forecasted record surplus of 4.0 million bpd for 2026 [3] - OPEC's crude production rose by 50,000 bpd to 29.07 million bpd, marking the highest level in 2.5 years, while there remains 1.2 million bpd of production yet to be restored from earlier cuts [3] Group 3: Geopolitical Influences - Reduced crude exports from Russia, exacerbated by Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries, have limited Russia's export capabilities, with total seaborne fuel shipments dropping to 1.88 million bpd, the lowest in over 3.25 years [3] - New US and EU sanctions on Russian oil companies and infrastructure have further curtailed Russian oil exports, impacting global supply dynamics [3]