IEA says substantial emergency oil stocks remain after record release Published 21 Jul, 2026 04:54pm The IEA agrees to release a record 400 million barrels of oil from strategic stockpiles
Saudi Arabia voices 'strongest condemnation' of Houthi maritime blockade Published 21 Jul, 2026 02:35am Houthi militia imposing a maritime blockade on the Kingdom
Saudi Arabia’s June crude exports fall to lowest since March Published 20 Aug, 2025 05:59pm Saudi Arabia’s crude oil exports slipped in June to their lowest level in three months, according to data from the...
Saudi Arabia reports deficit of $15.65 billion in Q1 2025, finance ministry says Published 05 May, 2025 06:10pm Saudi Arabia reported a fiscal deficit of 58.701 billion riyals ($15.65 billion) in the first quarter of 2025, as...
Saudi Arabia raises Arab Light June OSP for Asia Published 05 May, 2025 05:24pm Saudi Arabia, the world’s top oil exporter, increased its prices for Asian buyers despite crude prices falling on...
Kuwait, under new emir, votes yet again Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am KUWAIT CITY: Vote-weary Kuwait heads to the polls for the third time in three years on Thursday, just months into ...
Saudi Arabia likely to extend additional supply cuts to Q1 2024: Energy Aspects Published 15 Nov, 2023 08:18pm SINGAPORE: The world’s top oil exporter, Saudi Arabia, is expected to extend its additional voluntary supply cuts to...
Putin signals OPEC+ cuts are here to stay Published 12 Oct, 2023 05:57am MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that OPEC+ coordination would continue in order to ensure...
OPEC cuts oil demand growth forecast again as economic challenges mount Published 14 Nov, 2022 06:46pm LONDON: OPEC on Monday cut its forecast for 2022 global oil demand growth for a fifth time since April and further...
World hoped to crucify top oil supplier, Saudi says Updated 11 Nov, 2022 11:13pm SHARM EL SHEIKH: The world was hoping to crucify Saudi Arabia as a top oil exporter, its energy minister said on the...
OPEC+ ‘only a phone call away’ if markets need balancing: UAE minister Published 31 Oct, 2022 07:26pm ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates’ energy minister said on Monday that OPEC+ was always willing to balance crude...
Saudi Q3 GDP grows 8.6%, boosted by higher oil prices Published 31 Oct, 2022 07:12pm DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s gross domestic product expanded by 8.6% in the third quarter compared with the same period in...
Russia becomes India's second biggest oil exporter, trade sources Published 13 Jun, 2022 05:46pm NEW DELHI: Russia rose to become India's second biggest supplier of oil in May, pushing Saudi Arabia into third ...
UN calls on Saudi Arabia to free relatives of former spy chief Published 10 Jun, 2022 09:08pm DUBAI: The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention called on Saudi Arabia on Friday to immediately...
Saudi Arabia lowers Arab Light oil price to Asia, Europe in June Published 09 May, 2022 05:39am JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s lowered the price of its Arab Light crude grade to Asia and Europe for the month of June,...
Saudi, Qatar indexes gain while Egypt falls more than 2pc Published 08 Apr, 2022 05:28am DUBAI: Major Gulf indexes closed higher on Thursday, tracking the rise in oil prices, while Egypt’s index recorded...
UAE to launch first federal corporate tax on business profits Published 01 Feb, 2022 04:07am DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday said it would introduce a federal corporate tax on business profits...
Saudi Arabia in talks to refinance, downsize $16bn loan Published 09 Nov, 2021 04:48am DUBAI: Saudi Arabia is in talks with banks to amend the terms of a $16 billion loan due in 2023 and possibly reduce...
Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia targets zero carbon emissions by 2060 Published 24 Oct, 2021 04:18am RIYADH: Top crude exporter Saudi Arabia will aim to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2060, its de facto ruler...
Saudi Sept oil supplies to China up 2%, Russian volumes down 18% Published 20 Oct, 2021 10:04am BEIJING/SINGAPORE: Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest oil exporter, kept its ranking as China's top crude supplier ...
Saudi Arabia retains top spot in oil supplies to China Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am BEIJING/SINGAPORE: Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest oil exporter, kept its ranking as China’s top crude ...
Saudi retains top spot in oil supplies to China with volumes up 53% y/y Published 20 Sep, 2021 10:40am That compares with 1.58 million bpd in July and 1.24 million bpd in August last year
Oil edges higher on inventory drawdowns, Brent tops $75 a barrel Published 29 Jul, 2021 07:07pm US crude stocks fall by 4.1 mln barrels, EIA says US Fed says economic recovery remains on track Iran blames US for pause in nuclear talks
Oil track for big weekly drop as supply concerns mount Published 16 Jul, 2021 09:05pm Brent crude was down 82 cents, or 1.1%, at $72.65 a barrel, heading for a 3.8% fall this week. Saudi Arabia and the UAE reached a compromise this week, paving the way for OPEC+ producers to finalise a deal to increase production.
Oil climbs while OPEC+ considers output increase Published 01 Jul, 2021 06:46pm WTI rose more than 10% in June, Brent more than 8%. Cushing inventories drop to lowest since March 2020 –EIA. Brent to average $67.48/bbl; WTI $64.54 in 2021 -Reuters poll. OPEC+ to add 2 mln bpd to market in August-December – source.
Oil drifts near 2018 highs ahead of OPEC+ meeting Published 28 Jun, 2021 11:10am OPEC and associated oil producers set to meet on July 1. OPEC+ may increase output by 500,000 bpd in Aug - ANZ, ING. US adds rigs for 11th month in row - Baker Hughes.
Oil jumps to more than two-year high on US inventories Published 23 Jun, 2021 06:32pm Brent hits $75.66, highest since October 2018. OPEC+ meeting on July 1 set to discuss further easing of curbs. Coming up: EIA oil supply report, 1430 GMT.
Oil prices firm on summer demand as Iran talks drag Published 21 Jun, 2021 05:02pm Iran nuclear talks paused after hardliner wins presidency. Oil prices on both sides of Atlantic up for four weeks. Pick-up in northern hemisphere travel boosts prices.
Oil falls 1pc amid dollar strength; demand picture still bullish Published 18 Jun, 2021 06:34pm Brent crude futures were down 86 cents, or 1.2%, at $72.22 a barrel. The bullish trend in oil remains intact, thanks to optimism surrounding the demand outlook. The dollar may well be strengthening but the fundamental picture for oil hasn't changed.
Oil hits new high near $75 on demand rise, falling inventories Published 16 Jun, 2021 05:03pm Brent hits $74.73, highest since April 2019. API says US crude stocks drop 8.5 million barrels – sources. Coming Up: EIA supply report, 1430 GMT.