Sunday, March 29, 2026

Oil Market News

The Russian government has announced that the ban on gasoline imports will be implemented from April 1.

The Russian government reported that Alexander Novak, the Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, had instructed his energy ministry on Friday to draft a resolution banning gasoline exports as of April 1, 2019. The state-run TASS reported earlier that the ban will remain in effect until July 31.

West African Crude Flows Slow; Sellers Hold Cargoes Amid Hormuz Closure

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West African crude oil trade for April-loading cargoes has slowed, despite shortages caused by the Iran war, as sellers reserve barrels for their own refineries unless particularly high bids emerge, four crude traders told Reuters.The unusual development…

Palm vegoils gains on weakening ringgit but is set to end its three-week rally

Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Friday due to a weaker ringgit. However, they are on course for their first weekly decline in four weeks, as a result of uncertainty over the Middle East war and crude oil outlook. By midday, the benchmark palm…

CNOOC 2025 net profit drops 11.5% despite record production

CNOOC, China's oil and gas giant, announced on Thursday that its net profit for 2025 fell by 11.5% compared to the previous year due to lower crude oil prices. This was despite record oil and natural gas production. According to a filing at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange…

CNOOC's 2025 net profits drop 11.5% despite record production

CNOOC, China's oil and gas giant, announced on Thursday that its net profit for 2025 fell by 11.5% compared to the previous year due to lower crude oil prices. This was despite record oil and natural gas production. According to a filing at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange…

Oil Prices Fall 4% as US Proposes Iran Peace Plan

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Oil prices slid about 4% on Wednesday on reports that the U.S. had sent Iran a 15-point proposal aimed at ending the war, prompting talk of progress toward a ceasefire.Brent futures fell 3.96, or 3.8%, to $100.53 a barrel at 10:41 a.m. EDT (1441 GMT), while U.S.

Palm oil hits a two-week low due to weaker Dalian crude oil and Mideast uncertainty

Malaysian palm futures fell to their lowest level in two weeks Wednesday. This was due to lower crude oil prices, a decline in Dalian oil, and uncertainty over the prospects of de-escalation of the Middle East conflict. The benchmark contract for…

Palm oil falls on weaker Dalian crude oil amid Mideast uncertainties

Malaysian palm oil futures dropped more than 1% Wednesday due to lower crude oil prices, declines in Dalian oils, and uncertainty about prospects of a easing in tensions in the Middle East. By midday, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Derivatives…

Mixed oils and geopolitical tensions weigh on the palm oil price

The price of Malaysian palm oil futures was a little tighter on Tuesday after the long Eid holiday break. By midday, the benchmark palm oil contract on the Bursa Derivatives exchange traded between 4,565 and 4,597 Ringgit per ton. It then settled 0.63% lower ($1,161.18) at 4,582 Ringgit.

Iran denies talking to US after Trump delays strikes on power grid

Iran denied on Monday that it was in negotiations with the United States after President Donald Trump backed down from a threat to attack Iran's electricity grid due to?productive talks he had with unidentified Iranian officials. An official from…

Iranian strikes burn oil tankers, despite Trump's claims to have won war

Two oil tankers caught fire in an Iraqi harbor on Thursday, after being hit by a boat suspected to be laden with explosives. This was a new attack that has cut off Middle East oil and defied Donald Trump’s claim of having?won' the war launched two weeks earlier.

Palm oil gains against Dalian and Chicago rivals, with stronger crude

Malaysian palm futures were up on Thursday due to higher crude oil prices, gains in other edible oils and the expectation of increased biodiesel consumption following Indonesia's decision to speed up road tests for B50 blend. The benchmark 'palm…

Palm prices rise as rival Dalian and Chicago oil prices also increase

Malaysian palm futures rose on Thursday, supported by higher crude oil prices, gains in other edible oils, and expectations for stronger biodiesel demands following Indonesia's decision to accelerate road testing of B50 blend. After reaching an intraday peak of 4…

Iran War causes major disruptions in oil and gas

U.S. and Israeli war against Iran, and the attacks of Iran on Gulf neighbours has caused oil and natural gas production to stop in the Middle East. The Strait of Hormuz is the world's most important oil artery. It handles 20 percent of the global oil and LNG supplies.

VEGOILS - Palm oil drops more than 3%, as crude and rival oils slump

Malaysian palm futures dropped more than 3% on Monday, following declines in rival edible oils traded in Dalian, Chicago and Dalian markets, as well as crude oil. This was a day after they had posted their largest jump in three-years. The benchmark…

EUROPE GAS - European prices fall in line with crude oil as Middle East hopes for de-escalation are raised

Dutch and British wholesale gasoline prices fell from their 3-year highs in the morning of?Tuesday, mirroring oil market movements after?U.S. Donald Trump claimed that the Middle East conflict would end "soon". Data from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)…

Oil majors are still stuck on the sidelines as Iran's war increases oil prices.

Oil prices rose to their highest level since 2022 on Monday, but the shares of major producers such as Shell and Exxon Mobil are still only seeing modest gains'since the U.S. - Israel war on Iran 'broke out last month. This suggests that traders believe the pain in the market could be temporary.

Palmetto reaches highest level in five weeks; set for weekly gains

Malaysian palm futures rose?to the highest level in five week?on friday, supported by stronger Dalian edible oils and a weaker ringgit. They were also poised to post weekly gains. By midday, the benchmark?palm-oil contract for May delivery at the…

Source: India wants US marine coverage for Middle East energy cargoes

India and the United States are in discussions to secure marine coverage for vessels that ship oil from the Middle East. New Delhi is seeking to protect buyers from possible supply disruptions due to the Gulf crisis. The official who didn't want to be named said that "so far…

Canadian Natural Resources exceeds profit expectations on higher production

Canadian Natural Resources, an oil and gas producer, posted a profit that was higher than expected for the fourth quarter. The company's increased output offset lower crude prices. Canadian Natural Resources and other oil sands producers in Canada have survived a 'global downturn'…