Oil Prices Fall Over Higher US Crude Inventories
WTI crude oil prices are trading lower, at around $63.33 per barrel, down 60 cents,
Arslan Butt•Wednesday, May 1, 2019•1 min read
A rise in crude oil inventories in the report put out by API on Tuesday has caused oil prices to fall. WTI crude oil prices are trading lower, at around $63.33 per barrel, down 60 cents, at the time of writing.
According to the API report, US crude stocks were up by 6.8 million barrels during the week ending April 26. However, the situation in oil markets continues to remain tense not only over the US sanctions on Iranian oil but also over a crisis in Venezuala.
Trouble is brewing in one of the major oil producers, Venezuela, where tensions are escalating between President Nicolas Maduro and opposition leader Juan Guaido. News reports suggest that if this continues, there could be incidents of violence in the country, which could further impact crude oil supply in world markets.
Meanwhile, OPEC is planning to meet in June to discuss whether or not to continue with production cuts that have been in place since January 2019. Trump, however, has been trying to pressure the group into increasing oil production to counter potential downfall supply in markets because of Iran’s sanctions.
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Arslan Butt serves as the Lead Commodities and Indices Analyst, bringing a wealth of expertise to the field. With an MBA in Behavioral Finance and active progress towards a Ph.D., Arslan possesses a deep understanding of market dynamics.His professional journey includes a significant role as a senior analyst at a leading brokerage firm, complementing his extensive experience as a market analyst and day trader. Adept in educating others, Arslan has a commendable track record as an instructor and public speaker.His incisive analyses, particularly within the realms of cryptocurrency and forex markets, are showcased across esteemed financial publications such as ForexCrunch, InsideBitcoins, and EconomyWatch, solidifying his reputation in the financial community.
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