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What's Affecting Oil Prices This Week? (April 28, 2025)

Recent news is increasing the uncertainty associated with the ability of members of OPEC+ to maintain cooperation and agreement on future production quotas.

World Order at Risk, Warn US Security Experts

A panel of former State Department, National Security Council, National Intelligence Council and other officeholders expressed concern about the future of the U.S.’ relationships at CERAWeek by S&P Global.

AI Presents Complicated Puzzle for Already Stretched Energy Industry

The multifaceted U.S. energy market has a lot of competing priorities and AI is just one of them, ONEOK CEO Pierce Norton said at an event hosted by the Oklahoma State University Hamm Institute for American Energy.

Tankers Chartered by Chevron to Move Venezuelan Crude Seek Other Business

Some tankers Chevron had chartered to move crude from Venezuela to the U.S. this month are now being marketed for spot contracts elsewhere.

Money Talks: Comerica Bank is ‘Hungry’ for Oil, Gas Business

Opportunities may be challenged in the near term, but Comerica Bank remains supportive of oil and gas, says Jeff Treadway, director of energy finance.

What's Affecting Oil Prices This Week? (April 14, 2025)

Stratas Advisors expect that oil prices will trend upward, in part, because the Trump Administration recently announced exemptions to tariffs for some electronic goods from China.

Citgo Stalking Horse Bidder Draws Ire from Investors

A court-appointed special master recommended a stalking horse bidder for the parent of Citgo Petroleum, which drew objections from Gold Reserve and other investors.

Oil Prices Slide 2% to Nearly 4-Yr Low as US Trade Conflict Fuels Recession Fears

After crude prices fell about 11% last week, the April 7 losses put both benchmarks on track for their lowest closes since mid-April 2021.

What's Affecting Oil Prices This Week? (April 7, 2025)

From an upside perspective – a favorable resolution of the tariffs will push the price of Brent crude to $75 and the price of WTI to $70. 

Belcher: Tariff Growing Pains Will Help US Achieve Energy Dominance

Tariffs may bring short-term pain, but Trump is aggressively pursuing goals that benefit the U.S., says Cornerstone Government Affairs’ Jack Belcher.