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Biden’s SPR Gamble Sparks Debate Over U.S. Energy Security

Biden’s SPR Gamble Sparks Debate Over U.S. Energy Security

Premium Content By Robert Rapier – Mar 12, 2024, 4:00 PM CDT The SPR was aggressively depleted by 291 million barrels during Biden’s first two and a half years, primarily in response to rising gasoline prices and the Ukraine crisis. Critics argue this depletion compromises U.S. energy security, while supporters claim decreased dependency on imports […]

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Oil Updates – prices up as Middle East tensions persist, demand concerns cap gains

Oil Updates – prices up as Middle East tensions persist, demand concerns cap gains

RIYADH: Saudi banks extended loans totaling SR2.62 trillion ($700 billion) in January, marking an 11 percent rise from the same month in 2023, according to official data. Figures released by the Kingdom’s central bank showed an increase in personal loans accounted for 33 percent of this growth, while the remaining 67 percent was attributed to

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WTI falls to $77.00 on falling Chinese oil imports-led demand concerns

WTI falls to $77.00 on falling Chinese oil imports-led demand concerns

WTI price extends its losing streak on demand concern following Chinese oil import data. China’s oil imports fell to 10.8 million bpd in the first two months of the year, compared to 11.44 million bpd in December. Crude oil prices could find support from a weakening US Dollar amid growing expectations of a Fed rate

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UAE to announce petrol, diesel prices for March: Will rates go up?

UAE to announce petrol, diesel prices for March: Will rates go up?

Globally, oil prices rose by 3.34% or $2.6 a barrel in February 2024 as compared to the previous month Photo: AFP Published: Wed 28 Feb 2024, 12:45 PM The UAE’s Fuel Price Committee is expected to announce petrol and diesel rates for March on Thursday, February 29, to align them with international prices. Globally, oil

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