The Latest Breaking News from OPEC

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 · Aug 1, 2022

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 · Aug 1, 2022

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 · Aug 1, 2022

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 22, 2022

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

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 20, 2022

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.

Tribune News Service · Jul 18, 2022

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 · Jul 18, 2022

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

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2022

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 18, 2022