Amman's oil penetrates a 121-dollar barrier and Brent at a record level
Source: Al Roya (الرؤية)
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The story in brief
Vision - Agencies The official price of Oman’s oil for delivery next November reached 121 US dollars and 68 cents on Wednesday. The price of Oman oil witnessed an increase of 5 US dollars and 15 cents compared to the price of the official price of Oman oil, on Wednesday, for next November delivery, 121 US dollars and 68 cents. The price of Oman oil rose by 5 US dollars and 15 cents compared to Tuesday's price of 116 US dollars and 53 cents.
Detailed summary
Vision - Agencies The official price of Oman’s oil for delivery next November reached 121 US dollars and 68 cents on Wednesday. The price of Oman oil witnessed an increase of 5 US dollars and 15 cents compared to the price of the official price of Oman oil, on Wednesday, for next November delivery, 121 US dollars and 68 cents. The price of Oman oil rose by 5 US dollars and 15 cents compared to Tuesday's price of 116 US dollars and 53 cents. The average monthly price of Omani crude oil for September delivery reached 76 US dollars and 36 cents per barrel, down by 2 US dollars and 73 cents compared to the price for delivery last August. Globally, Brent crude futures rose above $100 per barrel on Wednesday, recording their highest level in more than six weeks. The escalation of conflict in the Middle East has led to increased concerns about oil flows, with actual oil and fuel prices already exceeding that threshold.
Brent crude futures rose $2.77, or 2.83 percent, to $100.69 per barrel, after earlier touching $100.95. US West Texas Intermediate crude rose $2.18, or 2.34 percent, to $95.21 a barrel, the highest level since early June. Since the outbreak of the US-Iran war on February 28, Brent crude oil has risen to as much as $126.41 per barrel, at a peak reached on April 30. “Brent crossing and returning to the $100 level reflects a market that must increasingly change its view on the prolongation of the Middle East crisis and its impact on curbing supplies from the region,” said Ole Hansen, head of commodities strategy at Saxo Bank. “Market players appear to be taking into account the possibility that the conflict in the Middle East will continue for a longer period, as well as the risks of disruption to oil flows from the region as a result of the latest escalation in military strikes,” said Hamad Hussein, climate and commodities economist at Capital Economics.
He added, "The main risk is whether the latest attacks on oil tankers will lead to a decline in ship-to-ship transfers in the Sea of Oman, which until now have played a major role in providing oil to global markets and limiting price increases." A growing number of banks, such as Goldman Sachs, Bank of America and HSBC, have raised forecasts for crude oil prices over the past few days.
Background & context
This story sits within Oman's broader reform agenda and efforts to grow Oil & Gas as a pillar of non-oil GDP. The region benefits from supportive energy prices, expansionary government budgets, and rising interest from sovereign wealth funds and foreign investors.
Key numbers & facts
- Globally, Brent crude futures rose above $100 per barrel on Wednesday, recording their highest level in more than six weeks.
- Brent crude futures rose $2.77, or 2.83 percent, to $100.69 per barrel, after earlier touching $100.95.
- US West Texas Intermediate crude rose $2.18, or 2.34 percent, to $95.21 a barrel, the highest level since early June.
- Since the outbreak of the US-Iran war on February 28, Brent crude oil has risen to as much as $126.41 per barrel, at a peak reached on April 30.
- “Brent crossing and returning to the $100 level reflects a market that must increasingly change its view on the prolongation of the Middle East crisis and its impact on curbing supplies from the region,” said Ole Hansen, head of commodities strategy at Saxo Bank.
Key points
- Vision - Agencies The official price of Oman’s oil for delivery next November reached 121 US dollars and 68 cents on Wednesday.
- The price of Oman oil witnessed an increase of 5 US dollars and 15 cents compared to the price of the official price of Oman oil, on Wednesday, for next November delivery, 121 US dollars and 68 cents.
- The price of Oman oil rose by 5 US dollars and 15 cents compared to Tuesday's price of 116 US dollars and 53 cents.
Why this matters
This matters because activity in Oil & Gas shapes capital flows, hiring and investor sentiment across Oman.
Economic & market impact
Potential impact: - Oil & gas majors and oilfield services may react to volume, price or policy signals.
GCC angle
For the rest of the GCC, this is a signal on the pace of activity in Oil & Gas. Capital flows and regulatory decisions in one Gulf state typically travel across borders given the similar economic structures and the coordination inside the GCC framework.
Risks & uncertainty
There is uncertainty around the read-through: projections can be moved by swings in oil prices, by US monetary policy tightening that most GCC central banks track via dollar pegs, and by regional geopolitical events. Headline numbers may also be revised when subsequent official data is published.
What happens next?
Watch for upcoming disclosures from listed names in Oil & Gas, official macro releases for Oman, and any commentary from regulators or sovereign wealth funds. Tharwa will refresh this briefing as new public information becomes available.
Sources used
This is an original Tharwa briefing based on the available source material. Read the full article from the publisher.
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