Oil prices continued their downward trend from April into May as they fell below $80/barrel. Easing tensions in the Middle East and the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates steady instead of cutting them are some factors contributing to bearish sentiment in the market. The following graph shows the daily price movements over the past three months: Positive economic news for

Oil prices started April with a big spike as they quickly approached the mid-$80s per barrel. With U.S. inventories showing draws and continued turmoil in Russia/Ukraine as well as the Middle East, prices were forced to go up with uncertainty surrounding oil. The following graph shows the daily price movements over the past three months: After hitting just under $87/barrel,

As most oil analysts expected, it’s being reported that OPEC+ has decided to continue production cuts for at least another three months. Oil began March in the upper $70s per barrel as the market seemed to have already priced in this potential outcome. Global demand and supply seemed to be at a stalemate, causing oil prices to be steady for

Oil prices began February heading toward the lower $70s per barrel, after finally spending some time above the mid-$70 mark to end January. Some positive news about the possible ceasefire in Gaza helped cool prices down early in February, but that would be short lived. The following graph shows the daily price movements over the past three months: By mid-month,

Oil prices remained in the low $70’s per barrel during the turn from 2023 to 2024. Even with things remaining volatile in the Middle East, weak demand and strong supply continue to overpower the market’s concern for global conflicts. The following graph shows the daily price movements over the past three months: By mid-month, the conflict in the Middle East

Oil prices continued to decline throughout December, briefly falling below $70/barrel. This was welcome news for consumers as they would have more spending money on holiday presents due to fuel prices continuing to fall. The following graph shows the daily price movements over the past three months: By mid-month, oil prices were just below $69/barrel, the lowest level we have

Oil prices began October with a drastic dip, dropping to $82/barrel after hitting a high of almost $94/barrel in September. Prices would then surge with uncertainty in the Middle East as Hamas attacked Israel while OPEC+ once again decided to continue production cuts. The following graph shows the daily price movements over the past three months: With turmoil in the

Oil prices continued their ascent into September, reaching the mid- to high-$80/barrel mark to begin the month. Saudi Arabia maintained their production cuts for another month and the market reacted with fears of supply tightening. The following graph shows the daily price movements over the past three months: By mid-month, oil prices surpassed $90/barrel. These are the highest levels seen

Early in August, oil prices jumped as Saudi Arabia once again extended their one million barrels per day cut into September. Signs continue to point towards another extension in October which will keep supply tight. Hurricane season is off to a fast and furious start with four storms in about a two-week period. The following graph shows the daily price