January 30, 2026

Oil prices continue to rise as US crude oil inventories drop

Oil prices continue to rise as US crude oil inventories drop

Crude oil inventories in the United States decreased by 2.3 million barrels during the week ending January 24, according to new data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released on Wednesday. The decrease brings commercial stockpiles to 423.8 million barrels according to government data, which is 3% below the five-year average for this time

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Petrol prices set to rise again as global crude oil market surges

Petrol prices set to rise again as global crude oil market surges

Barely three days after an upward review of petrol pump prices, Nigerians may soon contend with another increase as international crude oil prices continue their upward trajectory. Nigeria’s Bonny Light crude climbed to $70.30 per barrel, up from $64 per barrel recorded last week, marking an increase of about 10 per cent and the highest price level so far this

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WTI declines to near $64.00 despite elevated geopolitical risks

WTI declines to near $64.00 despite elevated geopolitical risks

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price depreciates after three days of gains, trading around $64.00 per barrel during the Asian hours on Friday. However, WTI stayed on track for roughly 12% monthly gains, underpinned by a rising geopolitical risk premium. Geopolitical risks stayed elevated after Iran warned it would “defend itself and respond like never

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