Global Oil Market

KEY POINTS Shell has reported a strong financial performance, posting adjusted profits of $6.92 billion for the first quarter of 2026, marking its highest quarterly profit in two years. The …

KEY POINTS Nigeria continues to maintain one of the lowest fuel prices globally despite recent increases linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Data from GlobalPetrolPrices.com shows fuel in …

KEY POINTS The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a market-driven pricing regime for petrol, stressing that it will not impose price controls even as escalating geopolitical tensions …

Oil prices rise 2% after the U.S. revokes Chevron’s Venezuela license, sparking supply concerns as OPEC+ weighs its next move in a volatile market

OPEC+ denies speculation about postponing its April oil supply hike, with Russia confirming production increases remain on schedule.

Iran urges OPEC to unite against potential U.S. oil sanctions, warning that new restrictions could destabilize global energy markets and disrupt supply chains.

Oil prices rise amid new Russia sanctions, OPEC demand cuts, and ExxonMobil’s production boost, reshaping the global market for 2024

Oil prices edge up following OPEC demand forecast revision, with dollar gains and geopolitical tensions limiting market recovery

Iraq’s oil output in September fell below its OPEC+ quota, reflecting efforts to align with the alliance’s compliance requirements amid reduced exports and regional disruptions.

OPEC has raised its long-term oil demand forecast, predicting that global demand will reach 120.1 million barrels per day by 2050, driven by growth in developing economies.