Articles Tagged "rise"

Crude oil headed for $71.55 a barrel

Crude oil fell on Tuesday, snapping four days of gains, on concern a U.S. government report will show stockpiles climbed from the highest level since September 1990. Crude oil for June delivery declined as much as 77 cents, or 1.4 per cent, to $53.70 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Oil is up 21 per cent this year.

Crude oil set for biggest rise since May

Crude oil surged, heading for its biggest monthly gain in almost a year, as equities rose and a weaker dollar enhanced the appeal of commodities. Jim Ritterbusch, president of Ritterbusch & Associates, stated: The fundamentals of the oil market have been shoved to the background as we focus on the stock and currency markets. For [...]

Rise in Crude prices takes a toll on Petrol Sales

As world crude prices rise, oil marketing companies are selling petrol at a loss, eliminating intense political pressure on the government to lower pump prices a third time ahead of the general elections. For full story, click here

Crude oil for March delivery rose

Crude oil for March delivery rose as much as 67 cents, or 1.8 percent, to $38.22 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. It was at $37.92 a barrel at 12:25 p.m. Singapore time. For full story, click here

Crude oil rose to a two-week high

Crude oil rose to a two-week high on speculation that stockpiles will decline as OPEC implements promised production cuts and investors purchased commodities as an alternative to stocks and bonds. For full story, click here

Oil prices higher above $43

World oil prices were higher above 43 dollars on Monday in quiet pre-Christmas trade but weakening demand continued to weigh on the market, dealers said. For full story, click here