Tuesday, March 8, 2011

U.S. Crude Down on OPEC Talks of Output Boost

U.S. crude oil prices fell Tuesday following a statement by Kuwait's oil minister that OPEC may consider increasing production output to supplement Libya's disrupted supply.Though crude prices are down from their highest level since September 2008, they have risen above today's early low of under $104 a barrel, according to Reuters.
Investors, however, remain worried about oil supply, awaiting the release of oil inventory data and as the OPEC has yet to come to a definite conclusion. The American Petroleum Institute (API) will issue its weekly inventory report at 4:30PM EST on Tuessday.

Monday, March 7, 2011

$200 Oil Next?

Mar. 7 2011 | Discussing whether crude oil could hit $200 a barrel amid rising Libyan turmoil and a "Day of Rage" scheduled for this Thursday in Saudi Arabia, with John Stephenson, First Asset Management.

Oil Settles Above $105 a Barrel, Gas Above $3.50

Oil prices continued to soar as forces loyal to Moammar Gadhafi pounded rebels near a key oil port in Libya. The unrest is having a dramatic effect on fuel prices, especially when it comes to trucking. (March 7)

OIL & GAS MARKET