Tag: IRAN

IEA to release record 400 million barrels from stockpiles

The International Energy Agency (IEA) agreed to release 400 million barrels from its strategic oil reserves, the largest amount to date, as governments seek to contain the surge in energy prices triggered by the war in the Middle East

Wood Mackenzie: Oil could reach $150 if Persian Gulf closes

The war in Iran is currently cutting about 15 million barrels per day (bpd) of oil and refined products from the Gulf to global markets, which could push crude prices to $150 per barrel, research and consulting firm Wood Mackenzie said

G7 considers using strategic oil reserves to stabilize market

G7 countries signaled their readiness to take “all necessary measures” to stabilize hydrocarbon markets, whose prices have surged due to the war in the Middle East, including the possibility of tapping strategic reserves

US Treasury Secretary says oil market is well supplied

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said oil markets are well supplied amid the U.S.–Israeli conflict involving Iran, adding that the United States plans to make a series of additional announcements on the matter

Trump expects oil prices to fall after Iran operation

U.S. President Donald Trump said he expects oil prices to decline as soon as his administration’s military operations in Iran come to an end

OPEC+ may consider larger oil output increase

OPEC+ is likely to consider a larger oil production increase of 411,000 barrels per day at its upcoming meeting, two sources familiar with the group’s position said

U.S. announces new sanctions against Iranian oil

The US issued new sanctions targeting Iran’s oil exports, including measures against a Chinese “teapot refinery,” as the Trump administration seeks to ramp up pressure on Tehran

US issues new sanctions targeting Chinese importers of Iranian oil

The United States issued new sanctions targeting Iran’s oil exports, including against a China-based “teapot refinery”, as President Donald Trump’s administration seeks to ramp up pressure on Tehran

OPEC oil output rises in August as Iran hits 2018 high

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries has pumped 27.56 million barrels per day (bpd) this month, up 220,000 bpd from July

Iran’s oil exports hit 5-year highs as US holds nuclear talks

Iran’s crude exports and oil output have hit new highs in 2023 despite U.S. sanctions, according to consultants, shipping data and a source familiar with the matter