MARKET REPORT: Shares in oil giants surge after slick move from Opec

Oil was the main talking point after Opec decided against ramping up production in April. The surprise decision taken by the organisation, which includes Saudi Arabia, Iran and a host of African countries, sent Brent crude prices almost 5 per cent higher to $67.20 per barrel – its highest level since January 2020. Analysts said … Read more

Iranian OPEC governor dies aged 68 of a brain haemorrhage two weeks after falling into a coma 

Iranian OPEC governor who fell into a two-week coma after suffering brain haemorrhage dies aged 68 Veteran politician Hossein Kazempour-Ardebili said to have died this morning Iran’s oil ministry announced the 68-year-old’s death in a short statement He was in a coma in a Tehran hospital for two weeks after a brain haemorrhage Fellow ministers paid … Read more

Oil price higher amid scepticism over deal between Opec and Russia

Oil price higher amid scepticism over production deal between Opec and Russia By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 BST, 13 April 2020 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 13 April 2020 The oil price rose just 0.46 per cent yesterday after Opec and Russia agreed the largest-ever production cuts. Supply has been slashed by … Read more