Crude oil futures rise 1% on bullish trade talk signals and Iraq's output cut plan, though IEA and OPEC demand downgrades keep oil outlook bearish.
The European Commission is expected to vote on a "comprehensive" strategy to cut off Russian oil and gas imports three years after the start of its war on Ukraine.
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has received updated oil output compensation plans from eight countries that have exceeded voluntary production quotas within the OPEC+ group, it said on Wednesday.
Oil prices were flat early on Wednesday, as shifting U.S. trade policies fuelled uncertainty while markets assessed the potential impact of the U.S.-China trade war on economic growth and energy demand.
Oil prices edged higher in the early Asian session on possible position adjustments.
A steep drop in crude oil prices largely due to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs will squeeze budgets of emerging market oil exporters, analysts said, while the potential economic slowdown could also curb any benefits for importers.
Oil giant BP, which holds its annual general meeting on Thursday, has recently sought to resolve something of an identity crisis by launching a fundamental reset. Britain's Shell and U.S. oil giants Exxon Mobil and Chevron have been touted as possible suitors.
Oil rose in the early Asian session, aided by hopes for more U.S. tariff exemptions.
RBN Energy Chief Executive Rusty Braziel joins 'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer to talk energy prices, recent OPEC announcements, natural gas, and more.
The oil markets look as if they are trying to figure out whether or not we just made a bottom. Remember, this is a process, and therefore it is likely that we will take some time in order to determine where to go next.
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries cut its forecast for oil demand growth just days after a surprise decision to boost output, citing the impact of U.S. tariffs on the global economy and crude consumption.
OPEC cut its 2025 global oil demand growth forecast on Monday, citing the impact of data received for the first quarter and trade tariffs announced by the U.S., and also reduced its global economic growth forecasts for this year and next.