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Crude Oil: Inventory Trends and Price Implications One of the most closely monitored indicators in the EIA report is the level of U.S. crude oil inventories, which reflects the balance between supply and demand. Rising inventories typically signal an oversupplied market, exerting downward pressure on prices, while declining inventories suggest tightening supply...

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The U.S. natural gas market remains a key focal point as production levels hold steady while seasonal demand and geopolitical factors introduce volatility. According to the latest EIA Weekly Petroleum Status Report, total U.S. natural gas inventories declined, reflecting increased consumption during winter. Meanwhile, the growing role of liquefied natural gas...

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The global energy market is set for a significant transformation in 2025, driven by oversupply in fossil fuels, rapid advancements in renewable energy, and structural shifts across major economies. Technologically advanced nations are actively increasing electricity consumption while reducing reliance on traditional hydrocarbons, both for economic and...

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The U.S. gasoline and distillate fuel markets are seeing diverging trends, with production rising while inventories decline. According to the latest EIA Weekly Petroleum Status Report , gasoline production increased to 9.3 million barrels per day (bpd), slightly above last week’s level. However, despite this rise, total gasoline inventories fell by 3.0 million...

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WTI and Brent Crude: Recent Price Movements Oil prices faced renewed volatility last week as West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude settled at $72.84 per barrel, down $2.13 from the previous week, while Brent crude ( TVC:UKOIL ) closed at $77.11 per barrel, reflecting a $1.03 decline over the same period. The price drop follows a mix of macroeconomic concerns,...

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In 2025, the energy market is poised to undergo significant transformations, driven by an oversupply of traditional energy resources like oil and gas. This shift is largely influenced by the rapid development of alternative energy sources and global structural changes, as technologically advanced countries increasingly focus on reducing their reliance on oil for...

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The global energy market is characterized by an oversupply of oil and gas, while alternative energy sources such as wind and solar are rapidly developing. These renewables require backup capacities to offset daily and seasonal inconsistencies in power generation. Simultaneously, the electrification of transportation and the digitalization of industries, including...

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The oil market in 2025 faces a challenging equilibrium between supply and demand, heavily influenced by OPEC+ strategies. Building on the success of their 2024 production cuts, OPEC+ is expected to continue regulating output to maintain market stability. If no significant economic or geopolitical disruptions occur, oil prices are projected to remain within the...

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Since reaching multi-year highs in Q1 2022 following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in late February, oil prices have gradually retreated. Slowing economic growth, with looming recession due to central banks’ aggressive interest rate hikes to tame decades-high inflation, has capped oil prices. In 2023, crude oil prices dropped by more than 10%, essentially erasing...