Crude oil production in the United States has been growing at what the Paris-based International Energy Agency (IEA) has called a “relentless pace.” The agency forecasts U.S. crude oil production growth will represent 83 percent of this year’s non-OPEC pr…
Crude oil production in the United States has been growing at what the Paris-based International Energy Agency (IEA) has called a “relentless pace.” The agency forecasts U.S.… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/more-more-more/
A cursory glance at The Diff. on page 3 of our April 2019 issue shows the New York Harbor price for No. 2 Fuel Oil and No. 2 ULSD resting comfortably just under $2.00, at $1.977 and $1.999 respectively. The Barometer, also on page 3, lists WTI Crude at $5…
A cursory glance at The Diff. on page 3 of our April 2019 issue shows the New York Harbor price for No. 2 Fuel Oil and No. 2 ULSD resting comfortably just under $2.00, at $1.977… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/risks-returns/
During the last three months of 2018, crude oil lost over 40% of its value. West Texas Intermediate crude futures traded on NYMEX tumbled from their 2018 peak of $76.41/bbl on October 3, to $42.53/bbl on Christmas Eve, while Brent crude dropped from $86.2…
During the last three months of 2018, crude oil lost over 40% of its value. West Texas Intermediate crude futures traded on NYMEX tumbled from their 2018 peak of $76.41/bbl on… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/return-volatility/
Your money is gone. That’s what natural gas hedge fund investor James Cordier struggled to admit to clients in his 10-minute, 20-second apology video posted to YouTube in November. Cordier, who appears to be holding back tears across the video’s runtime, …
Your money is gone. That’s what natural gas hedge fund investor James Cordier struggled to admit to clients in his 10-minute, 20-second apology video posted to YouTube in… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/natural-gas-hedge-fund-crash-costs-investors-millions/
On July 14, 2015, the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States) plus Germany signed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran, known commonly as the Iran …
On July 14, 2015, the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States) plus Germany signed the Joint… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/sanctioned/
As another heating season approaches, it’s a good time to review the past, discuss current events, and peek into the future about weather, politics and ULSD-heating oil.
As another heating season approaches, it’s a good time to review the past, discuss current events, and peek into the future a little. Several topics come to mind, namely weather,… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/past-present-future/
Last month my colleague over at Hedge Solutions, Rachel Luc, went over the basics of hedging a Capped Price Program. During that exposition, she noted that there are different consequences for basis protection from hedging with paper only versus hedging w…
Last month my colleague over at Hedge Solutions, Rachel Luc, went over the basics of hedging a Capped Price Program. During that exposition, she noted that there are different… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/wet-plus-put-equals-protection/
An effective hedging program will protect and guarantee a stable profit margin for fuel dealers, as it helps offset losses accrued in an adverse and volatile oil market.
Which heating oil program(s) are you offering your clients this winter? How well is your profit margin protected? Ever felt the need to revisit your hedging strategies?
The New… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/back-basics-hedging-fuel-dealers/
According to Oilprice.com, over “the last half-decade, the focus in the media and among analysts is usually on the supply picture … but evidence suggests … demand … tends to have just as much influence, sometimes more. That suggests that [the success of O…
According to Oilprice.com, over “the last half-decade, the focus in the media and among analysts is usually on the supply picture … but evidence suggests … demand … tends to have… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/impact-demand-oil-prices/
It’s been said that humans are best equipped for learning during the late morning hours, as our brains are most ‘awake’ and thus, more receptive to new ideas around 11 a.m. If this is the case, then Richard Larkin, president of Hedge Solutions, had a near…
It’s been said that humans are best equipped for learning during the late morning hours, as our brains are most ‘awake’ and thus, more receptive to new ideas around 11 a.m. If… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/few-ideas-about-hedging/
President Trump announced that the United States is pulling out of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and will reimpose a high level of sanctions on Tehran.
Is this the End of the Output Cut Agreement?
Early last month, President Trump announced that the United States is pulling out of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and will reimpose a… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/us-and-saudis-clamp-down-iran/
As always, there are multiple factors that weigh on oil markets, causing prices to rise and fall. U.S.–China trade tensions, the slow-motion implosion of Venezuela’s oil industry, and the possibility that the United States will re-impose sanctions on Iran…
As always, there are multiple factors that weigh on oil markets, causing prices to rise and fall. U.S.–China trade tensions, the slow-motion implosion of Venezuela’s oil industry,… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/us-shale-production-growth-outlook/
Oil & Energy recently reached out to hedging providers who support the heating oil market for their thoughts about the current marketplace and prospects for 2018-2019.
Hedging experts tackle 10 tough questions on the oil markets of today and tomorrow
The winter of 2017-2018 saw Brent and WTI crude oil prices increase by more than $10/barrel… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/prices-predictions/
Crude oil and refined products futures rallied sharply throughout the second half of 2017 and much of January 2018, with front-month NYMEX WTI crude oil futures rising to a high of $65.61/bbl on January 24.
Crude oil and refined products futures rallied sharply throughout the second half of 2017 and much of January 2018, with front-month NYMEX WTI crude oil futures rising from a low… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/rally-recap/
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, known as MBS, is the 32-year-old heir to the Saudi throne. He seems to be quite concerned about modernizing Saudi society and the country’s moribund economy, diversifying it away from oil. According to Vox.com, “in …
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, known as MBS, is the 32-year-old heir to the Saudi throne. He seems to be quite concerned about modernizing Saudi society and the country’s… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/saudi-arabias-transformation/
Recently, global crude and refined products markets have been tightening. In September, “IEA and OPEC issued reports suggesting that global commercial oil stocks have been diminishing, while oil demand growth is strong and expected to stay that way” (OilP…
Recently, global crude and refined products markets have been tightening. In September, “IEA and OPEC issued reports suggesting that global commercial oil stocks have been… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/tightening-global-oil-supply/
Hurricane Harvey slammed into the Gulf Coast as a Category 4 Hurricane, on the night of Friday, August 25. The initial impact was lost offshore oil production and higher crude prices.
Hurricane Harvey slammed into the Gulf Coast as a Category 4 Hurricane, on the night of Friday, August 25. The initial impact was lost offshore oil production and higher crude… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/ebbs-flows/
