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Oil Prices Hold Modest Gains — '$30s Pump Drop Still Possible', Experts Say
Oil trades near four-year lows as JP Morgan warns Brent could fall into the $30s by 2027, potentially slashing pump prices by up to 40% amid a historic supply glut.
Jim Manzon Dec 04, 2025
Oil Prices Could Drop to $30s, US Gas May Fall to $0.60/L as Ukraine-Russia Talks Loom
Oil prices hit four-year lows amid Ukraine-Russia peace talks. JP Morgan predicts Brent could plunge to $30s per barrel by 2027, potentially pushing US petrol below £0.80/L.
Jim Manzon Nov 27, 2025
Warren Buffett Has Over 10% Of His Portfolio in Two Energy Stocks That Are Also Dividend Aristocrats
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has been heavily investing in energy stocks in recent years as the companies accelerate innovation of low-carbon technologies.
Niloy Chakrabarti Jul 10, 2024
Opec on track to extend production cuts but doubts over Russia's cooperation persist
Russia's participation is less than certain after Kremlin expresses concern about length of the proposed extension.
Gaurav Sharma Nov 30, 2017
Ten 'crude' years: Manoeuvres, wheeling and dealings at Opec over a volatile decade for oil markets
Having spent the last 10 years covering Opec, the IBTimes Business Editor provides a peek inside the 'central bank of oil'.
Gaurav Sharma Nov 29, 2017
Oil futures are spiking, so who's buying the rally?
The price of oil has risen quickly over the last week or so. However, substantial evidence indicating fundamentals have changed to justify such a speedy increase is yet to emerge.
Marcus Dewsnap Nov 10, 2017
Opec Secretary General seeks US shale producers' help to cap excess global oil supply
Mohammed Sanusi Barkindo urges American oil producers to reduce production in a bid to prop up crude oil prices.
Gaurav Sharma Oct 10, 2017
Oil lurks near $60 mark as Turkey threatens to blockade Iraqi Kurds
Brent futures spike on anticipation of higher demand and geopolitical tension.
Gaurav Sharma Sep 26, 2017
Russia's Gazprom topples US behemoth ExxonMobil as the world's leading energy company
ExxonMobil's 12-year reign at the top comes to an end as lower oil price sends it tumbling down the pecking order.
Gaurav Sharma Sep 25, 2017
Oil price falls but US gasoline futures spike as storm Harvey wreaks havoc on Texas
Record rainfall causes severe flooding and takes 2.2m bpd of US refinery output offline.
Gaurav Sharma Aug 29, 2017
Energy companies evacuate staff and shut sites as Texas braces for 130mph Hurricane Harvey
Gasoline prices respond to possible disruption as refineries, ports and exploration sites are closed with "life-threatening" storm in sight.
Gaurav Sharma Aug 25, 2017
Bearish IEA report punctures nascent oil market rally
Think-tank predicts slow 'rebalancing' of stubbornly high oil inventories.
Gaurav Sharma Aug 11, 2017
Oil hits 2-month high as Donald Trump mulls sanctions on Venezuela
Selected Opec and non-Opec producers to meet again in a bid to improve compliance with cuts as Washington targets Opec member.
Gaurav Sharma Jul 31, 2017
Oil price hits 8-week high as European 'Big Oil' stalwarts see reversal in fortunes
Shell, Total, Statoil and Repsol post encouraging quarterly financials and hint at recovery from three-year long decline.
Gaurav Sharma Jul 27, 2017
Opec grows impatient with errant oil producers not complying with cuts
Cartel has asked for a cap on Nigerian output, and called on several members to boost compliance.
Gaurav Sharma Jul 24, 2017
Ecuador defies Opec and increases oil production
Latin American country says it won't be able to play its part in ongoing production cuts on financial grounds.
Gaurav Sharma Jul 19, 2017
Oil industry must confront some after-party home truths following its triennial jamboree
Recognition of profound challenges the oil and gas sector faces was visible at the World Petroleum Congress but its actions not words that matter.
Gaurav Sharma Jul 16, 2017
Era of $100 oil price was an aberration says BP's Bob Dudley
Dudley tells IBTimes UK that digitisation and process optimisation will help BP break-even in the $30 range.
Gaurav Sharma Jul 12, 2017
People hoping for $70-80 oil price living in 'fantasy land', says top financier
Standard Chartered's Peter Gaw says industry should get real and accept an era of low prices.
Gaurav Sharma Jul 10, 2017
Opec 'won't discuss' further oil production cuts in July, says Secretary General
Mohammed Sanusi Barkindo said it would be premature to bring discussions up at World Petroleum Congress.
Gaurav Sharma Jul 10, 2017
Tullow toasts debt reduction but warns against low oil prices
Oil producer sees debt decline $950m in the first half on the back of a successful share issue.
Dan Cancian Jun 28, 2017
Oil market rout continues as Brent slumps below $45 per barrel
Crude benchmarks suffer as oversupply concerns continue to weigh on trading sentiment.
Gaurav Sharma Jun 22, 2017
Oil plunges to 7-month low on US rig data and Libyan crude uptick
Brent, WTI futures register heavy losses as American rig count rises for 22nd consecutive week.
Gaurav Sharma Jun 20, 2017
Oil futures nosedive on US inventory data, IEA warning
Brent and WTI contracts hammered as fears of crude supply glut escalate.
Gaurav Sharma Jun 14, 2017
Oil futures slump to their lowest level since March
Global crude benchmarks continue to slide saddled with US oversupply fears and Qatar's diplomatic row.
Gaurav Sharma Jun 08, 2017
Oil futures hammered as surge in US inventories adds to market woes
Rising stockpiles of US crude oil add to the downside drag of the Qatar diplomatic row.
Gaurav Sharma Jun 07, 2017
Qatari diplomatic row rattles oil market for second successive session
Brent, WTI slide further as Doha calls for dialogue with irate neighbouring countries.
Gaurav Sharma Jun 06, 2017
Qatari diplomatic row drags oil futures lower
Decision by several Saudi-led Middle Eastern nations to sever ties with Doha sent oil futures tumbling.
Gaurav Sharma Jun 05, 2017
Silver dips sharply on profit-taking and lower demand from China
Lower demand and technical correction took a heavy toll on the precious metal in Asian and European trading.
Gaurav Sharma Jun 01, 2017
Oil market slumps to 3-week low as rising production neuters Opec impact
Uptick in Libyan production and rising number of US rigs spooks oil futures market.
Gaurav Sharma May 31, 2017
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