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Oil Prices Edge Up on Supply Concerns after Drop to Near 6-Month Low

Oil prices rose on Thursday as supply concerns triggered a rebound from multi-month lows plumbed in the previous session after US data signaled weak fuel demand. Brent crude futures rose 10 cents, or 0.1%, at $96.88 a barrel at 0653 GMT, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures was last…

Asharq Al-Awsat

WH says falling gas prices matter more than OPEC numbers

President Joe Biden traveled to Saudi Arabia almost three weeks ago on the possibility that he could get some additional oil production out of OPEC+

The Independent UK

Pelosi’s Taiwan trip could have significant consequences for global economy

Rising tensions between US and China threaten to accelerate decoupling of world’s two biggest economies

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Opec+ agrees small oil output rise despite Biden plea

VIENNA: The Opec+ oil cartel agreed to a small increase in production Wednesday, likely disappointing US President Joe Biden who lobbied for a big hike to tame soaring energy prices on a recent trip to Saudi Arabia.

Bangkok Post

OPEC+ to decide oil output to world amid high inflation

The OPEC oil cartel and its allies are meeting to decide how much oil to produce in September

The Independent UK

Opec+ agrees small oil output rise in rebuff to Biden; UK inflation ‘could hit 15%’ – as it happened

Oil producers will lift oil production by 100,000 barrels per day in September, a much smaller rise than in recent months

The Guardian - UK

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US sanctions UAE, Hong Kong firms that ship Iranian oil

The U.S. has sanctioned a United Arab Emirates-based firm and several Asian companies for facilitating the illicit sale of millions of dollars’ worth of Iranian oil for shipment to East Asia

The Independent UK

Kuwait Reappoints Oil, Finance Ministers in New Cabinet

Kuwait reappointed Oil Minister Mohammed Al-Fares and Finance Minister Abdul Wahab al-Rasheed in a cabinet formed on Monday under a new prime minister. Last week the crown prince of the Gulf Arab OPEC producer had named Sheikh Ahmed Nawaf al-Sabah as prime minister to replace Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid, who had…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Commentary: Putin won’t let OPEC help bring down oil prices

Oil producers from the OPEC+ group meet on Wednesday to agree to the next step in their market management. For the first time in a year, there is no clear policy for them to rubber stamp. That could make for an interesting (virtual) gathering.

Tribune News Service

Kuwait’s Al-Ghais Takes Role as OPEC Secretary General

Kuwait’s Haitham Al-Ghais assumed on Monday his new role as Secretary-General of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), following the late outgoing chief, Mohammad Barkindo. Al-Ghais affirmed his determination to work for the advancement of the international organization, especially considering the concerns surrounding the global energy market. In an…

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Oil Drops as Weak China Factory Data Fan Demand Concerns

Oil prices dropped on Monday, as weak manufacturing data from China and Japan for July weighed on the outlook for demand, while investors braced for this week's meeting of officials from OPEC and other top producers on supply adjustments. Brent crude futures were down $1.19, or 1.1%, at $102.78 a…

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Saudi energy minister, Russia's Novak discuss cooperation ahead of OPEC+ meeting

Saudi Arabia's Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman met Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak on Friday in Riyadh, the Saudi energy ministry said on Twitter.

Reuters

The message for Biden — West Asia has moved on

The U.S. President’s visit could serve his domestic interests to some extent, but it has made no difference to the region

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Saudi Arabia, Russia Stress Expanding Relations

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, held telephone talks on Thursday with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The talks focused on bilateral relations between their countries and ways to bolster them in various fields. They tackled the latest regional and international developments and efforts…

The Independent UK

Sky-high diesel prices squeeze truckers, farmers, consumers

High diesel prices are driving up the cost of everything, from groceries to Amazon orders and furniture

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Says There Is a Lack of Refining Capacity in Market, Not Oil

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan stressed on Tuesday the Kingdom's commitment to the stability of energy markets. The Minister said Saudi Arabia is focused on maintaining the stability of oil markets through OPEC+, asserting that dialogue within the group is very active and responds to the requirements of…

Tribune News Service

Julian Lee: If we're lucky, OPEC is wrong about oil demand going up

We’d better hope the forecasters at OPEC have got their numbers wrong. If they haven’t, then the members of the oil producer group may struggle to supply as much crude as the world will need next year.

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The Guardian - UK

Oil price rises after Joe Biden fails to secure Saudi output increase

Increase will keep up the pressure at pumps, where drivers have faced record petrol and diesel prices

The Guardian - UK

Oil climbs after Biden fails to secure Saudi output hike – as it happened

Brent crude prices pushed past $100 per barrel after US president Joe Biden failed to secure output hike agreements with the world’s top oil exporter

Asharq Al-Awsat

Oil Prices Extend Gains

Oil prices extended gains on Monday, propped up by a weaker dollar and tight supplies that offset concerns about recession and the prospect of widespread COVID-19 lockdowns in China again reducing fuel demand. Brent crude futures for September settlement rose 69 cents, or 0.7%, to $101.85 a barrel by 0421…

Foreign Affairs

A Shock-Proof Energy Economy

Taming Volatile Oil Markets Requires a New Kind of Government Intervention

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US, Gulf Commitment to Preserving Regional Security, Deepening Defense Cooperation

The leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the US have reaffirmed on Saturday their joint commitment to maintaining regional security and stability and supporting diplomatic efforts seeking to reduce regional tensions. They also stressed the need for strengthening their regional cooperation on the levels of security, intelligence…

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Jeddah Summit: Joint Vision for Stable, Prosperous Middle East

The leaders taking part in the Jeddah Security and Development Summit stressed on Saturday their joint vision for a peaceful and prosperous Middle East. They stressed the need to take all necessary measures to preserve the security and stability of the Middle East, develop means of cooperation and integration between…

Reuters

Biden ends trip with U.S.-Saudi relations on the mend but few other wins

President Joe Biden and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman took a step to mending their troubled relationship with a fist bump, but the U.S. leader left the kingdom on Saturday with few big successes and doubts as to whether the visit was worth it.

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