Commodities

Oil prices exhibited minimal movement in early trading on Friday, with Brent crude and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) benchmarks remaining almost unchanged from their previous closing levels. Brent futures experienced a...

In Asian trading on Thursday, oil prices declined by more than 2%, following remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump which alleviated market concerns over the potential military conflict with Iran and related...

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), has announced a reduction in fuel prices for the January/February 2026 pumping cycle, marking the first decrease following a four-month period of price stability. These...

Oil prices experienced a modest retreat in early trading on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, halting a four-day rise in oil prices. This slight decline occurred as the market absorbed news on the...

The energy sector in Kenya is navigating a period of significant strain and transformation, which has been propelled by a rising demand coupled with critical infrastructure upgrades. Recent data indicates a consistent...

During Tuesday’s trading session, oil prices experienced a moderate increase which was driven primarily by heightened geopolitical tensions involving Iran and concerns over potential disruptions to global supply. These factors are bound...

Crude oil markets extended their gains into a second consecutive session on Friday, positioning benchmarks for a third successive weekly advance. The upward momentum is underpinned by mounting geopolitical uncertainties, particularly regarding...

U.S. officials emphasized the need to control Venezuela’s oil sales and revenues indefinitely to stabilize its economy.

The pressure on oil prices stems from speculation that U.S. sanctions on Venezuela could be eased following recent political developments.

The Government of Kenya has formally concluded its participation in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa  (COMESA) Sugar Safeguard regime, which lapsed on 30th November 2025 after 24 years and...

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) has released the Consumer Price Indices and Inflation data for December 2025, giving insight into pricing trends in Kenya for various commodities during the month....

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has confirmed that retail fuel prices will remain unchanged for the period spanning December 15, 2025, to January 14, 2026. This marks the third consecutive...

According to Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) Kenya's annual inflation rate for November 2025 was to 4.5% from 4.6% in October. According to data by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics...

Oil prices edge higher on Thursday due to geopolitical tensions and stalled diplomatic negotiations, though persistent concerns over oversupply and weak demand capped significant gains. The uptick followed Ukrainian military strikes on...

The latest downward move on oil prices followed reports that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has agreed to work with Washington on a peace plan.

The global oil market is currently in a state of equilibrium, caught between two powerful and opposing forces. On one hand, investors are grappling with the reality of an emerging surplus in...

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced that the prices of fuel will not change for the November/December 2025 pumping cycle, marking the third month in a row that fuel...

Oil prices were largely unchanged early Thursday, stabilizing after a two-week low in the previous session. Brent crude futures edged up 2 cents, or 0.03%, to $63.54 a barrel, while U.S. West...

The modest decline in oil prices follows last week’s sharp rally, Brent and WTI posted their biggest weekly gains since June.

Sanctions on Rosneft PJSC and Lukoil PJSC, companies responsible for nearly half of Russia’s crude exports caught the market off guard and will affect Oil Prices.

Oil prices rose in early Monday trading, buoyed by renewed optimism over U.S.-China trade relations and reinforced by sanctions-driven supply constraints.

The price of crude oil has had the greatest weekly surge for the first time in over three months, leaving the price of Brent crude settling above 70 USD per barrel since...

Gold’s safe-haven appeal continues to shine in the current low-rate environment, with the metal hitting a record high of $3,790.82 earlier this week.

The specter of a prolonged conflict in the Middle East has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, bolstering oil prices.

Gold's bullish outlook is also supported by the banking crisis and calls for recession, which continues to create uncertainty in the global economy

While oil prices softened slightly on Thursday, they remained within the trading band seen since the start of 2023.

Crude oil inventories in the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) fell 7.5 million barrels in the week to Sept. 2 to 442.5 million barrels, their lowest since November 1984, according to data...

SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose on Thursday on mounting supply tightness concerns amid disruptions to Russian exports, the potential for major producers to cut output, and the partial shutdown of a U.S. refinery....

U.S. oil prices shot above $10 for the first time in about 14 years due to a surge in prices in Europe, where tight supplies persist.

A stronger dollar also weighed on oil prices as a firmer greenback makes oil more expensive for holders of other currencies.

Oil prices typically rise when the dollar falls as a weaker dollar makes crude cheaper for buyers holding other currencies.

A sharp fall in purchases by investors pulled global gold demand down 8% in the second quarter compared to the same period in 2021, the World Gold Council said.

Oil Prices also found support as the Group of Seven richest economies aims to have a price-capping mechanism on Russian oil exports in place by Dec. 5.

Oil prices rose in early Asian trade on Wednesday as industry data showed a larger-than-expected drawdown in U.S. crude stockpiles.

U.S. LNG total base load export capacity increased from less than 1 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in 2015 to about 10.78 Bcf/d at the end of 2021.

Spot gold firmed 0.1% to $1,718.97 per ounce, by 0041 GMT, while U.S. gold futures dipped 0.1% to $1,716.70.

Brent crude futures for September settlement dropped 48 cents, or 0.5%, to $102.72 a barrel at 0205 GMT, down for a fourth day in declining global oil prices.

Oil is generally priced in U.S. dollars, so a stronger greenback makes the commodity more expensive to holders of other currencies. Investors also tend to view the dollar as a safe haven...

The OPEC+ move to bring forward crude oil output hikes is widely seen as unlikely to meet demand as the increased allocation is spread across all members, including Russia which is facing...

Brent crude oil futures were on track to fall for the week, and WTI was on course for a 1.6% weekly gain as U.S. supply remained very tight, prompting talk of fuel...

International crude oil benchmark Brent crude futures were last down 1.68% at $114.34 per barrel. U.S. crude futures dropped 1.87% to $113.10 per barrel.

Oil prices eased on Wednesday, giving up earlier gains, after China and Japan reported weak economic data, fueling concerns about growth and oil demand in the world’s top consumers.

The partial easing of Shanghai lockdowns lifted some of the downward pressure that was starting to be felt on worries about Chinese oil demand, she said.

Demand for oil will be affected in China - the world’s biggest oil importer - by pandemic-driven mobility restrictions and in Russia by international sanctions.

Proposed EU sanctions, which the bloc’s 27 member states must approve, would ban buying Russian coal and prevent Russian ships from entering EU ports. Britain also urged G7 and NATO nations to...

Oil prices climbed on Thursday after the International Energy Agency (IEA) said markets could lose three million barrels per day (BPD) of Russian crude and refined products from April. The supply loss...

Oil prices stabilized on Friday and were on track for their biggest weekly drops since November after see-sawing on fears of escalating bans on Russian oil versus efforts to bring more supply...

Oil prices gained on reports of cyberattacks on several Ukrainian state websites added to fears about escalating tensions with Russia.

Tight supply was seen in U.S. crude oil stockpiles, which unexpectedly fell 4.8 million barrels in the week to Feb. 4 to 410.4 million barrels as overall refined product demand reached an...

Sources said an OPEC+ technical panel meeting on Tuesday did not discuss a hike of more than the expected 40,000 barrels of crude oil per day from March.

The risk of geopolitical disruptions to oil supply at a time of already tight inventories due to the strong post-pandemic recovery has sent the premium commanded by barrels for prompt delivery soaring,...

Oil prices rose on Friday, set for their sixth weekly gain, amid concerns of tight supplies as major producers continue their policy of limited output increases amid rising fuel demand. Brent crude...

Crude oil prices surged on Wednesday, with Brent climbing to $90 a barrel for the first time in seven years, amid the tensions between Ukraine and Russia, the world’s second-largest oil producer,...

Oil prices hit seven-year highs last week on worries that supplies could tighten due to Ukraine-Russia tensions and worries about the conflict in Yemen.

Spot gold was little changed at $1,840.24 per ounce by 0323 GMT. U.S. gold futures were also steady at $1,840.70.

Lower U.S. oil inventories are also providing support, with crude inventories around the NYMEX WTI delivery point at Cushing in Oklahoma at the lowest for the time of year since 2012.

Oil prices jumped on Monday as geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe and the Middle East heightened concerns about an already tight supply outlook, while OPEC and its allies continued to struggle to...

Falling equity markets also impacted crude oil markets as investors have become increasingly worried about central banks raising interest rates this year to combat inflation

OPEC officials and analysts say that an oil rally may continue in the next few months, and prices could top $100 a barrel as demand shrugs of the spread of the omicron...

OPEC+ supply constraints and the ongoing increase in global oil demand will likely keep oil prices well supported in the coming months.

Benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yields touched a two-year peak, while the dollar hit a six-day high earlier in the session, making gold expensive for overseas buyers.

Some oil producers within the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) are struggling to pump at their allowed capacities, due to underinvestment and outages.

With oil prices above $80 a barrel, there is growing political pressure for the White House to lobby OPEC+ to hit their production quotas.

Data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Wednesday showed oil demand has taken a hit from omicron, with gasoline stockpiles increasing by 8 million barrels in the week to Jan. 7

Chinese markets rose on Wednesday, tracking gains in other Asia-Pacific markets. U.S. markets also rallied overnight as comments from the Fed chief appeared to reassure investors.

Oil prices climbed on Wednesday, extending big gains in the previous session after the U.S. Federal Reserve chief signalled the central bank may raise rates more slowly than expected, which should support...

The market is waiting on U.S. oil and product inventory data from the American Petroleum Institute (API), an industry group, due at 2130 GMT on Tuesday, followed by data from the U.S....

The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future output, rose two to 588 in the week to Jan. 7, its highest since April 2020, energy services firm Baker Hughes...

Oil prices edged up on Friday, heading for their biggest weekly gains since mid-December, fueled by supply worries amid escalating unrest in Kazakhstan and outages in Libya.

Global petroleum production increased more slowly than demand, driving higher prices. The slower increase in production was mostly attributable to OPEC+ crude oil production cuts that started in late 2020

Last year, oil prices rose around 50%, spurred by the global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic slump and producer restraint, even as infections reached record highs worldwide.

After rising for several straight days, oil prices stalled on Friday as Covid-19 cases soared to new pandemic highs across the globe.

Oil prices have been underpinned by Ecuador, Libya and Nigeria declaring forces majeures this month on part of their oil production because of maintenance issues and oilfield shutdowns.

Oil gained more ground on Tuesday with prices trading close to last session’s one-month high on expectations that the Omicron coronavirus variant will have only a limited impact on global demand. Brent...

Gold prices inched higher on Monday, staying above the key $1,800 per-ounce level, as slightly weaker U.S. Treasury yields offset an uptick in the dollar.

Russia believes oil prices are unlikely to change significantly next year with demand recovering to pre-pandemic levels only by the end of 2022, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Friday.

Oil prices fell on Friday in thin, holiday trade after a three-day rally, with investors trying to gauge the omicron coronavirus variant’s impact on demand.

 Oil prices rose again on Wednesday as the dollar slipped, with risk appetite returning as some governments resist imposing lockdowns to curb the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant and as China...

Oil prices rose on Tuesday, though investors remained worried about the rapid spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant globally, prompting countries to consider more restrictions potentially denting fuel demand. Brent crude futures...

The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future output, rose by three to 579 in the week to Dec. 17, its highest since April 2020, energy services firm Baker...

Benchmark Brent crude oil futures and WTI both gained around 2% on Thursday, buoyed by record U.S. implied demand.

U.S. crude oil inventories sank by 4.6 million barrels in the week to Dec. 10, data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration showed.

American Petroleum Institute data showed U.S. crude oil stocks fell by 815,000 barrels in the week ended Dec. 10, according to market sources

Still, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries raised its world oil demand forecast for the first quarter of 2022 and stuck to its timeline for a return to pre-pandemic levels of oil use.

A stronger dollar, rising ahead of U.S. inflation data due later on Friday, also weighed on fuel prices. Oil typically falls when the dollar firms as it makes oil more expensive for...

Oil prices extended gains on Thursday on confidence that the omicron coronavirus variant would not dent global growth, even as some governments stepped up curbs to stop its rapid spread. U.S. West Texas...

Oil prices edged lower on Wednesday, reversing gains from earlier the week, as investors tried to assess the full impact of the omicron coronavirus variant on global fuel demand and the effectiveness of...

A delay in the return of the Iranian oil supply also supported prices. Indirect U.S.-Iran nuclear talks have hit roadblocks. Germany urged Iran on Monday to present realistic proposals in talks over...

On Sunday, Saudi Arabia raised January official selling prices for all crude oil grades sold to Asia and the United States by up to 80 cents from the previous month.

Oil prices rose on Thursday, recouping the previous day's losses, as investors adjusted positions ahead of an OPEC+ decision oversupply policy, but gains were capped amid fears the Omicron coronavirus variant will...

Oil prices gave up gains on Tuesday, falling more than 2% along with broader financial markets after a media report cast doubt on the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines against the Omicron coronavirus...

 Oil prices rebounded on Monday as investors looked for bargains after Friday's slump and on speculation that OPEC+ may pause an output increase in response to the spread of Omicron, but the...

Oil prices slid more than 2% on Friday on concerns that a global supply surplus could swell in the first quarter following a U.S.-led coordinated release of crude reserves among major consumers...

Oil prices ticked lower on Thursday with investors waiting to see how major producers respond to the emergency crude release by major consuming countries designed to cool the market, even as data pointed...

Oil prices fell on Wednesday as the U.S.-led coordinated release of stocks from strategic reserves eased concerns over tightness in global supply, while investors took profits from the previous day’s rally ahead of...

Oil prices dropped on Tuesday, reversing gains in the previous session, on growing talk the United States, Japan and India will release crude reserves to tame prices despite the threat of demand...

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida signalled on Saturday he was ready to help counter soaring oil prices following a request from the United States to release oil from its emergency stockpile.

Oil prices rose on Friday, after wild swings the day before, on investor concerns that potential coordinated releases by the world's major economies of their official crude reserves to try to lower...

Oil prices fell on Thursday, adding to an overnight plunge as China said it was moving to release reserves following a Reuters report that the United States was asking big crude consumers...

Oil prices dropped on Wednesday after U.S. gasoline stocks fell more than expected last week, which could heighten pressure on the Biden administration to release oil from emergency reserves to cap soaring...