The Latest Breaking News from Angola

Crude Edges Lower on OPEC Rift and Weak U.S. Economic News

February WTI crude oil (CLG24 ) this morning is down -0.66 (-0.89%), and Feb RBOB gasoline (RBG24 ) is down -4.33 (-1.96%). Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning are moderately lower. Crude prices today are weighed down by negative carryover from Wednesday when the EIA reported an unexpected increase...

Barchart · Dec 21, 2023

Angola Departure A Blow For OPEC+ As Cartel Tensions Rise

Angola's departure from OPEC exposes the tensions with the oil cartel as it seeks to cut output to maintain prices just as the United States ramps up production.

International Business Times · Dec 21, 2023

Angola is leaving OPEC oil cartel after 16 years after dispute over production cuts

Angola says it’s leaving the OPEC oil producers cartel, coming after it battled with the group over lower production quotas this year

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2023

Crude Rises as Red Sea Worries Overshadow a Bearish EIA Report

February WTI crude oil (CLG24 ) this morning is up +0.78 (+1.05%), and Feb RBOB gasoline (RBG24 ) is down -0.22 (-0.10%). Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning are mixed, with crude climbing to a 2-1/2 week high. Concerns over disruptions to Middle East crude supplies are boosting oil...

Barchart · Dec 20, 2023

Crude Closes Higher due to Oil Tanker Risks in the Red Sea

January WTI crude oil (CLF24 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.97 (+1.34%), and Jan RBOB gasoline (RBF24 ) closed up +4.18 (+1.94%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Tuesday settled moderately higher but remained below Monday's 2-week highs. A weaker dollar on Tuesday was bullish for energy prices. Also, geopolitical...

Barchart · Dec 19, 2023

Crude Prices Supported by Oil Tanker Risks in Red Sea

January WTI crude oil (CLF24 ) this morning is up +1.36 (+1.88%), and Jan RBOB gasoline (RBF24 ) is up +3.14 (+1.46%). Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning are moderately higher but remain below Monday's 2-week highs. A weaker dollar today is bullish for energy prices. Also, geopolitical risks...

Barchart · Dec 19, 2023

Crude Settles Higher as Attacks on Ships in the Red Sea Disrupt Crude Supplies

January WTI crude oil (CLF24 ) on Monday closed up +1.04 (+1.46%), and Jan RBOB gasoline (RBF24 ) closed up +2.20 (+1.03%). Crude oil and gasoline prices Monday climbed to 2-week highs and closed moderately higher. The main bullish factor for crude oil Monday is geopolitical risks after several major...

Barchart · Dec 18, 2023

Crude Prices Jump as Oil Shippers Avoid the Red Sea as Ship Attacks Rise

January WTI crude oil (CLF24 ) this morning is up +2.18 (+3.05%), and Jan RBOB gasoline (RBF24 ) is up +5.55 (+3.60%). Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning rallied sharply to 2-week highs. The main bullish factor for crude oil today is geopolitical risks after several major oil shippers...

Barchart · Dec 18, 2023

Crude Prices Modestly Lower on Dollar Strength and Energy Demand Concerns

January WTI crude oil (CLF24 ) on Friday closed down -0.15 (-0.21%), and Jan RBOB gasoline (RBF24 ) closed up +1.82 (+0.86%). Crude oil and gasoline prices Friday settled mixed, with gasoline posting a 1-week high. A stronger dollar on Friday undercut commodity prices, including crude. Also, weaker-than-expected global manufacturing...

Barchart · Dec 15, 2023

Crude Prices Slip on Dollar Strength and Energy Demand Concerns

January WTI crude oil (CLF24 ) this morning is down -0.27 (-0.38%), and Jan RBOB gasoline (RBF24 ) is up +1.63 (+0.77%). Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning are mixed, with gasoline posting a 1-week high. A stronger dollar today is undercutting commodity prices, including crude. Also, weaker-than-expected global...

Barchart · Dec 15, 2023