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PETROAN urges marketers to reflect crude price drop

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria has urged refiners, depot owners and fuel importers to reflect the recent drop in global crude oil prices in ex-depot and pump prices of petroleum products. Vanguard reported that the National President of PETROAN, Mr Billy Gillis-Harry, made the call in a statement on Friday in […]

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Oil prices hit lowest since US-Iran war

Oil prices fell sharply on Thursday, dropping to their lowest levels since the outbreak of the US-Iran conflict, as an interim agreement between the United States and Iran improved prospects for global crude supply According to Reuters, Brent crude futures declined by $1.53, or 1.9 per cent, to $78.02 per barrel as of 1326 GMT, […]

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Oil prices slide below $80 on US-Iran peace hopes

Global oil prices extended their decline on Tuesday, falling to their lowest levels in about three months as investors reacted positively to expectations that the Strait of Hormuz could soon reopen following a peace agreement between the United States and Iran. Brent North Sea crude, the international benchmark for oil prices, dropped by 3.8 per […]

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Oil prices fall as US-Iran deal reopens Hormuz Strait

Oil prices fell sharply on Monday while global equities rallied after the United States and Iran announced a deal to end their conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing fears of supply disruptions. According to AFP, the two countries confirmed the agreement following a mediation effort by Pakistan, with a formal signing ceremony expected […]

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Brent drops below $84 as Hormuz reopening plan calms markets

Oil prices fell to their lowest level since March on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s deputy foreign minister announced an initial agreement aimed at ending the conflict and restoring shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures dropped $4.08, or 4.7 per cent, to $83.25 per barrel by 0415 GMT, while […]

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US-Iran war pushes France trade deficit to €6.9bn

Rising oil prices owing to the Iran war saw France’s trade deficit widen by 1.4 billion euros in March to 6.9 billion euros, authorities said Thursday. According to AFP, imports hit 59.3 billion in March, an increase of 1.8 billion over the previous month. Customs authorities stated that was largely due to the “rise in […]

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Oil prices climb as Iran war talks stall again

Oil prices rose Monday as talks to end the Iran war appeared to be at a standstill and the crucial Strait of Hormuz no nearer being reopened. While the White House has said Donald Trump and his team were considering Tehran’s latest proposal to restore traffic through the waterway, CNN and the Wall Street Journal […]