Oil and Gas Markets - Page 1

Oil drops over Greece debt risk
Monday, February 06, 2012 Oil markets fell as concerns over Iran's supply disruption continued, as well as the risk of a Greece sovereign debt default, which could bring the euro zone into a demand-consuming...

Brent steady above $112 a barrel because of Iran tension
Friday, February 03, 2012 Reports of the growing chance of Israel attacking Iran have added to tensions in the region and resulted in Brent crude holding above $112 a barrel...

Brent rises above $112 a barrel amid Iran worries
Thursday, February 02, 2012 Oil prices rose on Thursday due to persistent fears regarding the supply from Iran, while optimistic global manufacturing eased concerns over a worldwide economic...

Oil rises further over Iran supply concerns
Wednesday, February 01, 2012 Oil prices rose on Tuesday amid fears that tensions between Iran and the West may intensify, with US lawmakers considering more sanctions on...

Oil rises over Iran and South Sudan supply concerns
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Oil prices rose on Tuesday amid concerns over the supply from Iran and South Sudan, as well as the prospect of the global economic slowdown hitting...

Oil prices slip over EU debt crisis and Iran
Monday, January 30, 2012 Oil prices fell today as investors expressed concerns over an imminent European Union summit being held to find a resolution to the region's debt...

Oil steady on hopes of demand growth
Friday, January 27, 2012 Oil markets held steady above $110 a barrel on hopes of demand growth as positive data from the US raised expectations of economic expansion gaining strength in the world's top oil-consuming...

Oil prices rise as US Fed promises low interest rates
Thursday, January 26, 2012 Oil markets rose this morning on hopes of demand growth after the US Federal Reserve stated it would keep interest rates low to help speed economic...

Oil prices rise on positive demand outlook
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Oil markets rose this morning as prospects for demand growth look likely to improve, but supply concerns remained as Iran threatens to close the Strait of...

Brent rises on threat of Iranian supply disruption
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 Brent crude increased by 6¢ to stand at $110.64 after Iran renewed its threat to block Arab oil from leaving the Gulf, raising supply...

Brent steady as euro demand offsets supply disruptions
Monday, January 23, 2012 Brent crude remained steady at $109.86 a barrel this morning, as concerns about European demand offset worries about supply disruptions from the Middle...

Oil gains as worries over Europe funding recede
Friday, January 20, 2012 Oil prices rose as Europe's funding worries ease, but anxiety about supply disruption from Iran...

Oil prices rise on US oil stocks draw
Thursday, January 19, 2012 Oil prices rose this morning on a draw in US oil stocks and hopes of a recovery in...

Brent rises as dollar weakens
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 Oil prices increased this morning, as the dollar weakened and large positive economic indicators mitigated demand concerns triggered by the European debt...

Oil gains on China demand
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Oil markets rose on expectations of steady demand growth after China, the world's second-largest oil consumer, posted an 8.9% growth for the fourth quarter of...

Oil gains over Iranian supply worries
Monday, January 16, 2012 Oil prices rose over worries about supply disruptions after Iran warned of consequences if Arabian Gulf oil producers raise their output to replace Iranian...

Oil prices rise on Nigerian supply worries
Friday, January 13, 2012 Oil markets rose this morning on worries of supply disruption from Nigeria, while positive demand about Spain and Italy's debt sales eased eurozone debt...

Oil gains over Nigeria, Iran supply worries
Thursday, January 12, 2012 Oil markets rose this morning as worries about supply disruptions from Nigeria and Iran offset pressure from a high inventory build and eurozone debt...

Oil markets fall on Euro debt and supply disruption woes
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 Oil prices dropped this morning as Europe's debt crisis and a rise in US oil inventories overshadowed concerns about supply disruptions from Iran and...

Brent rises above $113 over fears of Iran's nuclear programme
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 Brent crude rose 61¢ to above $113 on Tuesday as tensions heightened over Iran's nuclear programme and unrest in...