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China’s crude oil output returns to growth in first two months

19 Mar, 2026
China’s crude oil production returned to growth in the first two months of the year, while crude processing and natural gas output continued to expand, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Monday. From January to Februar...

Bank of America 2026 oil outlook: New price target issued

19 Mar, 2026
Bank of America has raised its forecast for 2026, warning that the Iran conflict has “wiped out” the global energy surplus and created a far more fragile outlook for supply and prices. BofA analyst Francisco Blanch said in a note to clients...

Oil Rises on Lingering Supply Concerns

19 Mar, 2026
WTI crude futures rose above $98 per barrel on Tuesday, rebounding from the previous session’s losses as investors continued to assess the impact of the Middle East conflict on global supply. Iran has stepped up attacks on energy infrastruc...

Oil inventories seen falling to record lows in April amid Hormuz disruptions

19 Mar, 2026
Global oil inventories could hit unprecedented lows within weeks if the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, according to UBS. Economist Arend Kapteyn warned in a note on Tuesday that the current pace of drawdowns points to “all-tim...

High Oil Prices Support PDP ABS Collateral Value; Hedges Limit Upside

19 Mar, 2026
The surge in oil prices is mildly positive for oil and gas proved developed producing (PDP) asset-backed securities (ABS) transactions, although higher prices may raise operating costs and temporarily squeeze working capital, Fitch Ratings ...

Iraq seeks alternatives to save its oil revenues

19 Mar, 2026
Iraq is seeking alternatives to save its oil income following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which brought oil exports through its southern ports to a near halt and posed a significant fiscal challenge to the government. The federal g...

Gas on the line: will the Iran war squeeze India’s piped gas next?

19 Mar, 2026
The Iran war has already rattled India’s liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) market.Now another energy artery is under scrutiny: the country’s rapidly expanding network of piped natural gas (PNG) – gas delivered by pipeline to homes and businesse...

US Gasoline Futures Highest Since July 2022

19 Mar, 2026
US gasoline futures climbed to around $3.07 per gallon, the highest since July 2022, supported by stronger spring demand and elevated crude prices, which have repeatedly moved above $100 per barrel amid the ongoing conflict in Iran. Brent h...