David Gaffen

Oil Slips On China Lockdowns, But Bullish Trends Intact

Oil prices dipped on Thursday but still hovered near three-month highs after parts of Shanghai imposed new COVID-19 lockdown measures, as strong gains in refined products contributed to an ongoing bullish backdrop for crude oil.

Oil Swings Wildly, Rebounding To Gains After Steep Losses

Oil prices rebounded from earlier losses in another volatile session on Thursday as Chinese officials planned to ease restrictions in Shanghai, which could further tighten global energy supply, and as the dollar retreated from recent gains.

Oil Jumps $5 A Barrel As EU Nears Ban On Russian Oil

Oil prices jumped on Wednesday, as the European Union, the world's largest trading bloc, spelled out plans to phase out imports of Russian oil, raising concerns about further market tightness as those nations hunt for adequate supply.

U.S. Crude Stocks Surge On Strategic Reserve Release

U.S. crude stocks surged by more than 9 million barrels, in part due to releases from the nation's strategic reserves, while gasoline and distillate inventories fell last week, the Energy Information Administration said on Wednesday.

Oil Blasts Through $110/bbl, As Few Alternatives Seen To Russian Supply

Oil surged relentlessly beyond $110 a barrel on Wednesday, extending its rally since Russia invaded Ukraine seven days ago, on expectations that the market will remain short of supply for months to come following sanctions on Moscow and a flood of divestment from Russian oil assets by major companies.