OPEC
Iran could decide fate of first global oil deal for 15 years
Business
February 17, 2016
Iran could decide fate of first global oil deal for 15 years
The fate of the first global oil deal in 15 years could be decided on Wednesday when OPEC members travel…
Saudis, Russia agree oil output freeze, talks with Iran to follow
Business
February 16, 2016
Saudis, Russia agree oil output freeze, talks with Iran to follow
Top global oil exporters including Russia and Saudi Arabia agreed on Tuesday to freeze output to tackle a global glut…
Russia says better Iran-Saudi Arabia ties would help oil prices: RIA
Middle East
February 15, 2016
Russia says better Iran-Saudi Arabia ties would help oil prices: RIA
Russia wants to see improved relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia at a time when joint action is needed to…
As Big Oil shrinks, boards plot different paths out of crisis
Business
February 7, 2016
As Big Oil shrinks, boards plot different paths out of crisis
As oil and gas companies cut ever-deeper into the bone to weather their worst downturn in decades, boards have adopted…
Iran’s oil minister says OPEC’s emergency meeting may hurt market
Business
January 23, 2016
Iran’s oil minister says OPEC’s emergency meeting may hurt market
Iran's oil minister said on Friday any emergency meeting of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries would hurt the crude…
Oil prices move up from 12 year lows as China shares rise
Business
January 8, 2016
Oil prices move up from 12 year lows as China shares rise
Oil prices rose modestly on Friday, still within reach of 11 and a half-year lows, boosted by a recovery in…
Saudi-Iran rivalry sets scene for OPEC showdown over output
Business
December 7, 2015
Saudi-Iran rivalry sets scene for OPEC showdown over output
It used to be said of OPEC that it was like a teabag – it only worked in hot water.
OPEC sees pressures on oil price easing
Business
October 12, 2015
OPEC sees pressures on oil price easing
Market pressures that slashed the price of oil to below $50 per barrel appear to be easing, the OPEC oil…
Saudi Arabia’s OPEC governor – hard to reach US$100-120 oil again
World
March 22, 2015
Saudi Arabia’s OPEC governor – hard to reach US$100-120 oil again
Saudi Arabia's OPEC governor Mohammed al-Madi said on Sunday that he believed it would be difficult for oil to reach…
OPEC delegates cautious over oil-price rebound
World
February 3, 2015
OPEC delegates cautious over oil-price rebound
Oil prices may stay depressed until summer due to weak seasonal demand even as Saudi Arabia's strategy of curbing the…