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Crude Prices Tumble on Prospects that Venezuelan Crude Will Continue to Flow

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) today is closed down -0.81 (-1.42%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) is down -0.007 (-0.04%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are under pressure today, with crude falling to a 2-week low. Crude prices tumbled today after the US lifted sanctions on Venezuelan crude...

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What the US strike on Venezuela could mean for global oil prices

The capture of former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro by the US intelligence services and armed forces has resulted in a frenzy of speculation about its consequences. But there is no doubt that the events were closely linked to the oil riches of the country. While the political situation in Venezuela…

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Crude Prices Retreat on Dollar Strength and Energy Demand Concerns

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) on Tuesday closed down -1.19 (-2.04%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) closed down -0.0194 (-1.13%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up an early advance on Tuesday and sold off sharply as the dollar strengthened. Crude prices also retreated amid concerns about energy...

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Crude Prices Slip on Dollar Strength and Energy Demand Concerns

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) today is down -0.24 (-0.41%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) is up +0.0005 (+0.03%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are mixed today. Crude gave up an early advance and turned lower today as the dollar strengthened. Crude prices are also under pressure amid...

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As Trump pitches Venezuelan oil dream for US companies, experts warn it won't be cheap or easy

President Trump has set his sights on Venezuela's vast oil reserves, the largest in the world. If consolidated under Washington’s influence, about one third of global oil reserves could end up under US control. Yet, experts are skeptical about Trump's plans, saying it won't be cheap or easy.

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Crude Rallies on Rising Geopolitical Risks

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) on Monday closed up +1.00 (+1.74%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) closed up +0.0218 (+1.28%). Crude oil and gasoline prices recovered from early losses on Monday and settled sharply higher as rising global geopolitical risks in Russia, the Middle East, Nigeria, and Venezuela...

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UK's Shell Eyes Billions in Venezuela Gas Fields After Trump's Maduro Ouster

Shell could earn billions from Venezuelan gas after Trump's removal of Maduro lifts sanctions, offering economic gains but raising environmental and market concerns.

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Crude Rallies as OPEC+ Keeps Output Levels Unchanged in Q1

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) today is up +0.88 (+1.54%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) is up +0.0192 (+1.13%). Crude oil and gasoline prices recovered from early losses today and are sharply higher after OPEC+ on Sunday stuck with its plans to pause an increase in the group's...

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OPEC+ Holds Production Levels as Internal Crises Rattle Oil Markets

OPEC+ keeps oil production steady amid political crises and market uncertainty, prioritizing stability over immediate action.

International Business Times

OPEC+ sticks with plan to keep oil flow steady amid turmoil

Key members led by Saudi Arabia and Russia agreed on Sunday to keep production levels steady through the end of March.

Fortune

Crude Prices Pressured by Concerns About a Global Oil Glut

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) on Friday closed down -0.10 (-0.17%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) closed down -0.0168 (-0.08%). Crude oil and gasoline prices tumbled to 2-week lows on Friday on expectations for a record global supply surplus. Both the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the US...

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Crude Prices Decline on Expectations of a Record Global Oil Surplus

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) today is down -0.61 (-1.06%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) is down -0.0253 (-1.48%). Crude oil and gasoline prices tumbled to 2-week lows today on expectations for a record global supply surplus. Both the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the US government see...

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Oil prices record steepest annual fall since Covid pandemic

After biggest loss for producers since 2020 the slide could continue, with global output expected to remain high

The Guardian - UK

Crude Prices Fall on Abundant Supplies and Dollar Strength

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.53 (-0.91%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) closed down -0.0180 (-1.04%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up an early advance and retreated on Wednesday on a mostly bearish weekly EIA inventory report. Also, Wednesday's rally in the dollar...

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Crude Prices Erase Early Gains on a Bearish EIA Inventory Report

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) today is down -0.03 (-0.05%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) is down -0.0196 (-1.13%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up an early advance and turned lower today on a mostly bearish weekly EIA inventory report. Also, today's rally in the dollar index...

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Crude Oil Prices Turn Lower as the Dollar Strengthens

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.13 (-0.22%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) closed up +0.0053 (+0.31%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Tuesday. Crude prices gave up an early advance and turned lower Tuesday after the dollar index (DXY00 ) climbed to...

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Crude Oil Prices Supported by Global Geopolitical Risks

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) today is up +0.23 (+0.40%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) is up +0.0126 (+0.73%). Crude oil prices added to Monday's sharp gains today as global geopolitical risks from Venezuela, Nigeria, and Russia persist. Also, expectations that OPEC+ will stick with plans to pause...

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Crude Oil Prices Climb as Talks to End Ukraine War Failed to Yield a Breakthrough

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) on Monday closed up +1.34 (+2.36%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) closed up +0.0203 (+1.19%). Crude oil prices settled sharply higher on Monday after weekend talks to end the Ukraine-Russian war failed to yield a breakthrough. Also, hopes of stronger Chinese energy demand...

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Crude Oil Prices Rally on no Breakthrough to end the Ukraine War

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) today is up +1.43 (+2.52%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) is up +0.0337 (+1.97%). Crude oil prices are moving sharply higher today after weekend talks to end the Ukraine-Russian war failed to yield a breakthrough. Also, hopes of stronger Chinese energy demand are...

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Crude Oil Prices Fall on Possible Progress on Ukraine-Russia Peace Deal

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) today is down -1.02 (-1.75%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) is down -0.0306 (-1.74%). Crude oil prices are sharply lower due to possible progress on a Ukraine-Russia peace deal. Ukrainian President Zelensky said he expects to meet with President Trump on Sunday in...

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Crude Oil Prices End Little Changed But See Continued Support From Recent Oil Tanker Disruptions

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.03 (-0.05%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) closed up +0.0040 (+0.23%). Crude oil closed little changed on Wednesday, but rallied earlier in the week on concern about oil risks related to Venezuela and Ukraine-Russia. Crude prices have carry-over support...

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Crude Oil Prices Continue Higher on Recent Oil Tanker Disruptions

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) today is up +0.06 (+0.10%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) is up +0.0055 (+0.31%). Crude oil today extended this week's rally, which has been driven by concern about oil risks related to Venezuela and Ukraine-Russia. Crude prices have carry-over support from last Friday's...

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Why is Crude Oil Stuck in Neutral?

Crude oil prices had gone nowhere fast and remained in a trading range around the $60 per barrel pivot point on the nearby NYMEX WTI contract. While the 2025 trend is bearish, the price only marginally eclipsed the critical technical support level at the April 2025 low in December.

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Crude Oil Prices Continue Higher on Recent Oil Tanker Disruptions

January WTI crude oil (CLF26 ) today is up +0.51 (+0.91%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26 ) is down -0.0024 (-0.14%). Crude oil today is higher on continued concern about oil risks related to Venezuela and Ukraine-Russia. Other bullish factors included the weaker dollar and the slightly stronger stock market....

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Crude Oil Prices Higher on Oil Tanker Disruptions

January WTI crude oil (CLF26) on Monday closed up +0.51 (+0.91%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26) closed up +0.0340 (+1.99%). Crude oil on Monday rallied on geopolitical risks in Venezuela and Ukraine-Russia. Other bullish factors included the weaker dollar and the stronger stock market. Crude prices had carry-over support from...

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