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  • Published on 03:49 GMT

    Oil prices fall 4% on US-Iran de-escalation

    Feb 2 : Oil prices fell 4 per cent on Monday as U.S. President Donald Trump said over the weekend Iran was "seriously talking" with Washington, signalling de-escalation with an OPEC member after risks of a military strike drove prices to multi- …

    Source: Channel News Asia - Pro-Government
  • Published on 15:58 GMT

    Oil price pulls back as OPEC+ preserves production, US signals...

    Crude oil prices fell after OPEC+ again decided not to raise output in the first quarter of 2026, a move that has helped underpin crude oil prices in recent weeks. At a meeting on 1 February, the eight member states with voluntary production cuts …

    Source: Proactive UK - Neutral
  • Published on 14:28 GMT

    Why are oil prices down by 5% and will it continue to fall or rise again? Oil prices slide, analysts insights and market ...

    Why are oil prices down by 5% and will it continue to fall or rise again? Oil prices dropped nearly 5% in one session after signs of easing tensions between the United States and Iran. Markets reacted to comments from President Donald Trump that Iran was …

    Source: The Economic Times - Center-right
  • Published on 16:32 GMT

    OPEC: Iraq to make 614,000 bpd in compensatory oil cuts

    2026-02-02T14:10:04+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News- Vienna The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) confirmed on Monday that Iraq submitted a revised compensation plan to make up for earlier overproduction, …

    Source: Shafaq News - Indeterminate
  • Published on 14:42 GMT

    Oil prices slide over 3% on US-Iran talks; OPEC+ holds production

    Oil prices fell sharply in Asian trade on Monday after reports of talks between the U.S. and Iran drove some risk premium out of crude prices, with traders also locking in recent profits. Prices fell after the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries …

    Source: Hellenic Shipping News - Neutral
  • Published on 15:22 GMT

    Bonga FPSO Shutdown for Maintenance, Nigeria’s Oil Output to be Affected

    Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) has announced the shutdown of the Bonga floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) facility for scheduled turnaround maintenance in February. This move is expected to impact Nigeria’s oil …

    Source: Per Second News - Pending
  • Published on 12:14 GMT

    OPEC+ Extends Output Pause Amid Glut Concerns

    OPEC+ confirmed its plans to extend the pause on crude oil production hikes to March this year, citing “healthy oil market fundamentals as reflected in low inventories.” In a press release late Sunday, OPEC+ said that “the 1.65 million barrels per day may …

    Source: Oil Price - Neutral
  • Published on 12:50 GMT

    Easing of Venezuelan oil sanctions sent crude falling on Friday

      After President Trump eased some of the sanctions he imposed on the energy industry in Venezuela, crude oil prices fell more than 1% on Friday. Still, the growing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, especially whether there might be a possible U.S. …

    Source: KUSH - Oklahoma - Neutral
  • Published on 11:03 GMT

    Venezuela’s Oil, Chavismo, And Political Turmoil: Power, Poverty, And Global Stakes

    Since the ignominious act of the kidnapping of Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s president, and his wife on 3rd January 2026 by US forces, Venezuela, a major oil producer, is in the news. In my view, no serious understanding of any such historical incident can …

    Source: Friday Times - Pending
  • Published on 15:01 GMT

    Kazakhstan, OPEC+ Hold Oil Production Levels Steady

    OPEC+ countries, including Kazakhstan, have agreed to keep oil production levels unchanged until spring, reaffirming their commitment to market stability. Alongside Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Algeria, and Oman …

    Source: Caspian Post - Indeterminate
  • Published on 09:40 GMT

    OPEC+ to Keep Oil Output Policy Unchanged for March

    Eight OPEC+ countries on Sunday have agreed to maintain a planned pause in their oil output hikes for March. The eight countries—Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman—reaffirmed their commitment to oil market stability, …

    Source: Asharq Al-Awsat - Pro-Government
  • Published on 10:14 GMT

    Oil slips 3% as US–Iran tensions ease, OPEC+ holds output

    Muscat: Brent crude futures dropped $2, or 2.9 per cent, to $67.28 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell $2, or 3.1 per cent, to $63.17 a barrel. The decline marks a sharp reversal from recent sessions, during which Brent …

    Source: The Arabian Stories - Pro-Government
  • Published on 08:44 GMT

    Global stocks slump as oil and gold tumble

    Global stocks slumped, with oil and precious metals plunging in volatile trade on Monday as a multitude of factors including investors reassessing geopolitical risks and US President Donald Trump indicating Iran was in “serious” discussions with Washington …

    Source: The National News - Pro-Government
  • Published on 06:58 GMT

    Crude oil futures fall over 4% as Trump hints at US-Iran talks

    Crude oil futures declined by more than 4 per cent on Monday morning after US President Donald Trump said that Iran was seriously talking with the US. Escalating tensions between the two nations in recent days had helped support the price of crude oil. At …

    Source: The Hindu Business Line - Neutral
  • Published on 06:48 GMT

    OMC Shares Rise After Crude Oil Prices Drop 4% On Easing US-Iran Tensions

    International crude oil prices fell sharply on Monday, retreating from multi-month highs, after the OPEC+ ratified plans to keep production steady in March and tensions seemingly eased between the United States and Iran. Brent, the global benchmark, …

    Source: NDTV - Center-right
  • Published on 12:14 GMT

    Kuwait’s Fuel Oil Exports Surge After Al-Zour Refinery Restart

    Kuwait exported record volumes of very low sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO) in January after a key refinery restarted full operations following a fire-induced partial outage at the end of last year. One of the Gulf’s top crude oil exporters, which also vies to be a …

    Source: Oil Price - Neutral
  • Published on 08:41 GMT

    Oil prices slide 4% on US-Iran de-escalation. Where are they headed in the near term?

    Oil prices slid about 4% on Monday, February 2, after U.S. President Donald Trump said over the weekend that Iran was seriously talking” with Washington. The comments eased fears of an escalation involving the OPEC member, after earlier concerns over a …

    Source: Mint - Neutral
  • Published on 07:31 GMT

    Oil slumps nearly 5% as Trump signals Iran de-escalation

    Image credit: Getty Images Oil prices fell nearly 5 per cent on Monday, heading for the steepest single-session decline in more than 6 months, after US President Donald Trump said Iran was “seriously talking” with Washington, signalling de-escalation with …

    Source: Gulf Business - Neutral
  • Published on 11:55 GMT

    Oil prices fall sharply on US-Iran de-escalation

    LONDON: Oil prices fell more than 4% on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran was “seriously talking” with Washington, signalling a de-escalation of tensions with an OPEC member, while a stronger dollar also weighed on prices. Brent crude …

    Source: Business Recorder - Neutral

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