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Mohammed Al-Shatti
Mohammed Al-Shatti is a Kuwaiti oil analyst.
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Ukraine issue poses a challenge to energy security
The impact of the Ukraine crisis can be seen in the market movements this week, as uncertainty has pushed prices to hover around $100 a barrel.
Oil market remains bullish amid fears of supply disruption
Oil prices are approaching the $100 per barrel mark due to fears of supply disruption as the Russia-Ukraine crisis continues.
The conclusion of Russia’s military drill near Ukraine’s border eased the tension pushing back Brent prices but the situation remains uncertain.
Supply concerns remain the wild card supporting energy prices
Strongly supported by supply tightness and geopolitical developments caused by changing dynamics, Brent Crude oil remained above $90 per barrel.
With oil prices over $90, is demand at risk?
Even though in their latest meeting, OPEC+ ministers agreed to maintain the planned monthly increase of 400,000 barrels per day in March, prices remained firm while crude prices continued their backwardation.
The inventory versus geopolitical game in oil markets
At this early stage in the first quarter of 2022, the oil market outlook remains tight and prices are still recording high levels despite the general agreement that surplus will eventually develop.
Despite higher prices, oil market faces challenges
Crude prices have risen, buoyed by the expectation of stronger near-term oil market fundamentals. A declining US dollar value and a rise in speculative net length added support.
Is oil at $80 sustainable in 2022?
Crude oil prices traded above $80 per barrel for the first time since last November, largely supported by easing concerns over the negative impact of the omicron COVID-19 variant and signs of robust oil demand in major oil-consuming countries. But will this level remain throughout the year?
Oil prices in 2022 might not reach the high levels of last year
The year 2021 witnessed an upward shift in the price of oil globally, reversing the falls of previous years.
Oil in 2022: Supply to exceed demand; surplus likely to build
2021 was a good year for all and the OPEC+ managed markets well to maintain a balance and oil inventories low.