Trump calls for OPEC price reductions
The oil prices dropped more than 1% Monday, after U.S. president Trump asked OPEC for a price reduction following his announcement of sweeping measures to increase U.S. gas and oil production in his first weeks in office.
The oil price is dropping on the plan to increase US oil production, and the tariffs are being re-instated
Oil prices fell in Asian trading Tuesday, after President Donald Trump announced his plan to increase U.S. production of oil and natural gas and delayed the application of new tariffs. Brent crude futures fell 11 cents or 0.14% to $80.04 a barrel at 0156 GMT.
Finland: Russia's Baltic oil exports have fallen 10% following EU sanctions
The Finnish Border Guard reported that the Russian oil exports via the Baltic Sea dropped by 10% in the final four months of 2024 as the EU sanctions on Russian oil and gas were implemented. Baltic Sea nations…
BOC Manager: Iraq signs deal with Halliburton for development of Nahr Bin Omar Oilfield
The Basra Oil Company's (BOC) head said that Iraq and U.S. oil service firm Halliburton were close to signing an agreement for the development of the Nahr Bin Omar Oilfield. Bassem Abdul Karim said that Halliburton…
Document shows that ten EU countries have called for sanctions against Russian LNG and gas
A document obtained by revealed that ten European Union nations have asked the 27-nation group to ban the imports of gas from Russia. This comes as Europe is debating new sanctions against Moscow for its war in Ukraine.
Palm ends stronger on soyoil at Dalian, Chicago
Malaysian palm futures closed higher Monday, following the strength of rival soyoil markets in Dalian and Chicago. The benchmark contract for palm oil delivery in March on the Bursa Derivatives Exchange increased 113 ringgit or 2.57% to 4…
Palm gains strength over soyoil at Dalian, Chicago
Malaysian palm oils futures continued to rise on Monday, following the strength of rival soyoil in Dalian and Chicago. By midday, the benchmark contract for palm oil delivery in March on the Bursa Derivatives exchange rose by 93 ringgit or 2.12% to $4…
Palm surges by more than 2% and logs a weekly gain
Malaysian palm futures closed Friday more than 2% above the previous week's closing price, as soyoil prices in Chicago rose. The benchmark contract for palm oil delivery in March on the Bursa Derivatives Exchange…
Palm fell due to export concerns and Indonesia's biodiesel plan
Malaysian palm futures fell on Wednesday due to concerns over export demand and the uncertainty surrounding Indonesia's biodiesel mandate. At the close, the benchmark March palm oil contract on Bursa Derivatives Exchange fell 9 ringgit or 0.21% to 4…
Palm slips due to export concerns and Indonesia's biodiesel plan
Malaysian palm futures declined on Wednesday, reversing gains made earlier, due to concerns over export demand and the uncertainty surrounding Indonesia's mandate for biodiesel. At midday, the benchmark March…
US Storm, Weaker Dollar Push Oil to 12-week High
Oil prices edged up to a 12-week high on Monday as a winter storm boosted demand for energy to heat U.S. homes and businesses, and on support from a weaker U.S. dollar and expectations of tighter sanctions on…
Palm slips due to poor demand in India
The price of Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Monday due to weak demand in India, a key destination market. At the close, the benchmark March palm oil contract on Bursa Derivatives Exchange fell 26 ringgit (0.6%), to 4,342 Ringgit ($963.18) per metric ton.
PDVSA 2024 Oil Exports Climb in Choppy Year
Venezuela's oil exports rose 10.5% last year despite political instability and changes to the U.S. sanctions regime on the country, as partners of state oil company PDVSA took more cargoes under licenses granted…
Indonesian companies have one-and-a half months to introduce the new B40 biodiesel blend
Yuliot Tajung, deputy minister of energy and mineral resources in Indonesia, told reporters Friday that Indonesian companies would have a transition period of one and a half months to meet the B40 biodiesel requirements.
Market uncertainty caused by Indonesian B40 palm oil delays
Indonesia is yet to implement the higher blend of biodiesel that was planned for January 1, as industry participants are awaiting technical details of the regulation. This has caused confusion among palm oil dealers.
Palm oil prices rise on the back of bargain-buying and strong competition oils
Malaysian palm oils futures rose Friday on the back of bargain-buying and higher rival edible oil prices, but weaker export estimates limited gains. The benchmark contract for palm oil delivery in March on the…
Palm oil prices rise on the back of bargain-buying and stronger competition in edible oils
Malaysian palm oils futures were up on Friday, and on course to record a weekly gain. This was boosted by bargain-buying and the strength of rival edible oils. The gains were however capped by weaker estimates of exports.
Sinopec, a top refiner, claims that China's oil demand will peak in 2027.
Sinopec, the state-owned refinery, said that China's oil demand will peak in 2027. This is due to a decline in diesel and gasoline consumption, which has slowed down global oil markets. Sinopec stated that the…
Palm oil ends lower due to losses in soyoil; weaker Ringgit limits decline
Malaysian palm futures fell for the second consecutive session on Monday, giving up gains made at midday following losses by rival soyoils. However, a weaker Ringgit helped limit losses. Bursa Derivatives Exchange benchmark contract dropped 1.2% at close to 4…
Dalian palm and VEGOILS-Palm end lower in profit-booking
Malaysian palm futures continued to lose on Wednesday as traders booked profits after early gains that had been triggered by a fall in November stocks. The benchmark palm-oil contract for February delivery at…
