Oil is poised for a third weekly gain with positive COVID-19 vaccine developments paving the way for a more sustained recovery in oil demand.
November 20, 2020crude oil News Updates
Stay current with crude oil transportation news covering the market, policy and infrastructure developments that shape how petroleum moves through global supply chains. Transport Topics reports on production shifts, pipelines, rail shipments, tankers and geopolitical events, with analysis of how crude oil supply and transportation trends influence diesel costs, freight demand and trucking operations.
Oil Clings to Rally on Signs of Coronavirus Vaccine Progress
Crude held onto a rally amid progress on the development of coronavirus vaccines, with investors shrugging off a smaller-than-expected U.S. inventory build.
November 18, 2020China Oil Giant Eyes New Supertankers to Shrink Diesel Glut
China’s biggest refiner is eyeing a creative strategy to help rid Asia of a persistent diesel glut — brand new supertankers usually reserved for crude oil.
November 12, 2020Stocks Rally, Crude Oil Jumps on Election Day
U.S. stocks rose as a gust of optimism swept through global equity markets as millions of Americans headed to vote. The dollar weakened and crude oil increased by the most in a month.
November 3, 2020OPEC+ Inches Closer to Delaying Output Hike After Russian Talks
OPEC+ inched closer to delaying its January output increase, with Russia actively discussing keeping its current curbs for an extra three months as oil markets weaken.
November 2, 2020Oil Poised for Worst Month Since March With Growing Curbs
Oil headed for its biggest monthly drop since March as renewed lockdown measures to contain the coronavirus threatened to upend a shaky demand recovery.
October 30, 2020Exxon Warns of $30 Billion Shale Writedown Amid Record Loss
Exxon Mobil Corp. warned it may take up to $30 billion in writedowns on natural gas fields as crashing energy demand and prices spurred a historic losing streak.
October 30, 2020E-Commerce Boom Offers Lifeline for Oil
Look across the street from your home-office window: chances are you will see a delivery van.
October 28, 2020Oil Slumps Below $39 on Surging Virus and Libya Restart
Oil extended its slide to a second day on a cocktail of surging coronavirus cases in the U.S. and Europe, dwindling prospects for pre-election stimulus in Washington and a steady resumption of supply from Libya.
October 26, 2020Oil Slips With Renewed Virus Restrictions Sapping Rebound
Oil slipped as nations reimposed tighter lockdown restrictions in hopes of containing a resurgent pandemic that is depressing demand.
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