U.S. government to investigate trade practices in oil markets

A government team will investigate possible illegal trade practices in the oil markets and its potential link to soaring oil prices

New Saudi oil commitment may allay fears of price hike

The market will benefit from a new Saudi commitment to produce higher crude volumes that would eventually temper crude oil prices, says a London source According to the Center for Global Energy Studies (CGES), Saudi’s earlier statements on local oil production (in relation to demand) gave the market some...

Indian Oil Corp: Gasoline Price Increase is needed

Indian Oil Corp recently said that it needs to increase gasoline prices unless tax reductions or full compensations are given by the government for selling gas at prices that are lower than market rates. Gasoline prices have not been officially controlled by the state since June of 2010. However,...

Growing Middle East Tensions Cause Oil Price Increase

Oil prices in Asia grew with persistent worries about the growing tensions in the Middle East.

Lingering worries about the euro zone drive down crude oil prices

Crude oil takes a s tumble on the charts, as Greece continues pondering its bailout offer and China shows signs of falling demand.

Moody’s and Fitch threaten credit ratings cuts for Europe, cause drop in crude oil prices

Crude oil prices fell, along with global stock cues, reaching their lowest levels in more than two weeks, as Europe’s protracted bout with debt again came under scrutiny. West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures for delivery in January fell $1.64 to $97.77 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York...

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