Lukoil-owned Volgograd oil refinery in Russia's south, has suspended oil processing on Wednesday after fire erupted following a Ukrainian done attack, two industry sources said on Thursday.
Crude oil edges lower as U.S.-Iran talks continue. EIA reports 8.5M barrel inventory build; IEA cuts demand forecast.
Oil prices climb on geopolitical tensions despite an 8.5M barrel inventory surge, while WTI tests $65 resistance and Natural Gas holds key $3.05 support.
Russia is preparing to dispatch crude oil and fuel cargoes to Cuba in the near future, Izvestia newspaper said on Thursday, citing the Russian embassy in Cuba.
In a sign of Moscow's difficulties selling oil, millions of barrels are floating on the water, waiting for buyers and attracting record price discounts.
Chris Wright says “enormous progress” is being made on crude production.
Oil rose in the morning Asian session amid lingering U.S.-Iran tensions that could lead to supply disruptions.
Oil prices edged up on Thursday morning as investors worried about escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
Commercial crude oil inventories rose by 8.5 million barrels. They were expected to have fallen by 400,000 barrels.
Russia plans to seek clarification from the United States about new U.S. restrictions on Venezuela's oil business, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.
Crude oil futures gain on Middle East tensions as nuclear talks yield no breakthrough yet. India demand offsets rising U.S. inventories; EIA data due today.
French oil major TotalEnergies reported a 13% drop in fourth-quarter earnings on Wednesday, slightly missing expectations, as soaring margins on refining fuels and cash from selling stakes in renewable assets failed to offset lower oil and gas prices.