The price of crude oil West Texas Intermediate (WTI) is neutral on Friday, at the beginning of the European session. WTI trades at USD 60.67 for a barrel, near its Thursday closure of USD 60.67.
The Brent oil exchange rate (Brent Ropa), however, develops from the previous closing of USD 63.60 to USD 63.63.
FAQ of WTI oil
WTI oil is a type of crude oil sold on international markets. WTI means West Texas Intermediate, one of the three main types, including Brent and Dubai oil. WTI is also referred to as “light” and “sweet” due to its relatively low gravity and sulfur content. It is considered high quality oil that can be easily refined. He comes from the United States and distributed through Cushing Hub, which is considered “the intersection of the world pipelines”. This is a reference point for the oil market, and the price of WTI is often cited in the media.
Like all assets, supply and demand are the key factors for the price of WTI oil. As such, global growth can be the driving force of increased demand and vice versa for needy global growth. Political instability, wars and sanctions can interfere with supply and affect prices. OPEC decisions, groups of the main oil -producing countries, are another key driving force. The value of the American dollar affects the price of WTI oil, because oil is mainly traded in American dollars, which is why a weaker American dollar can make oil more accessible and vice versa.
Weekly reports with oil reserves published by the American Petroleum Institute (API) and the Energy Information Agency (EEA) affect the price of WTI oil. Changes in wrestling reflect the variable supply and demand. If the data shows a decrease in stocks, it may indicate increased demand by raising the price of oil. Higher supplies can reflect the increased supply by lowering prices. The API report is published every Tuesday, and EIA the next day. Their results are usually similar, at a distance of 1% 75% of time. The OEP data is considered more reliable because it is a government agency.
OPEC (organization of oil exporting countries) is a group of 12 pus producing nations, which together determine production amounts for member states at meetings twice a year. Their decisions often affect WTI oil prices. When OPEC decides to reduce the amounts, it can tighten supply by raising oil prices. When OPEC increases production, it has the opposite effect. OPEC+ refers to an extended group, which includes ten additional members outside OPEC, of ​​whom Russia is most noteworthy.
