What's Affecting Oil Prices This Week? (March 31, 2025)

For the upcoming week, Stratas Advisors predict that the price of Brent crude will move sideways and struggle amid concerns and uncertainties about the impact of the tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration.

March 31, 2025

US LNG Exports May See EU Demand Drop-Off, Asian Surge

Ukrainian peace talks could end with Russian gas back on the market, Poten & Partners analysts said.

March 26, 2025

Charif Souki Plans Third US NatGas Venture, Including E&P Team

Charif Souki, co-founder of the Lower 48’s first and largest LNG exporter, has his sights set on a third natural gas venture after his exit from Tellurian Inc.

March 25, 2025

What's Affecting Oil Prices This Week? (March 24, 2025)

Oil demand will be picking up as we move into warmer months for the northern hemisphere. For the upcoming week, Stratas Advisors think the price of Brent crude will move higher and will test $73.

March 24, 2025

Hirs: America Confronts Sovereign Risk with Recession on the Horizon

The risk to U.S. oil and gas production comes from within, and a recession looms on the horizon.

March 21, 2025

Russia’s Shadow Fleet Includes More Than 1,000 Ships

The Russian Federation’s illegitimate oil tankers are keeping the country’s economy afloat, analysts say.

March 19, 2025

What's Affecting Oil Prices This Week? (March 17, 2025)

The price of Brent crude could get a boost from Trump’s threats of sanctions on Russia, Iran and Venezuela, but it is doubtful it will break $72/bbl, Stratas Advisors says.

March 17, 2025

Conoco, TotalEnergies CEOs Talk Methane Regs, Permian Vs. Senegal

ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan Lance and TotalEnergies’ Patrick Pouyanné briefly delved into a Permian Basin versus Senegal debate at CERAWeek by S&P Global.

March 11, 2025

What's Affecting Oil Prices This Week? (March 10, 2025)

Prices were weighed down by concerns about economic growth, in part, because of more tariffs being imposed by the Trump administration, and OPEC+ reiterating that its production cuts would start unwinding in April.

March 10, 2025

Paisie: Impact of Tariffs, Sanctions and ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’

The U.S. has the advantage with tariffs on Canada, but sanctions and pleas for increased oil supply are unlikely to be effective.

March 7, 2025