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Oil prices eased on Tuesday, giving up some of the previous session's gains, as hopes for rapid approval of new U.S. economic stimulus faded while new coronavirus infections around the world mount up.

Oil prices edge lower amid doubts over U.S. stimulus, rising coronavirus cases

If you are considering investing in crude oil, understanding the factors which affect oil and gas prices will give you a more solid foundation for your investing activities.

Factors That Influence Pricing Of Oil And Gas

U.S. refiners are girding for a painful slate of fourth-quarter earnings, reflecting the pressure of rising crude prices, weak demand due to renewed COVID-19 travel restrictions, and higher costs of associated with blending of renewable fuels into their products.

U.S. oil refiners set for worst earnings quarter of the pandemic

Oil prices slipped for a second straight session on Monday as renewed COVID-19 lockdowns raised fresh concerns about global fuel demand.

Oil prices fall for second session as COVID-19 lockdown concerns cast pall over demand prospects

Top oil and gas companies sharply slowed their search for new fossil fuel resources last year, data shows, as lower energy prices due to the coronavirus crisis triggered spending cuts.

Big Oil hits brakes on search for new fossil fuels

U.S. oil futures ended with a loss on Friday to turn lower for the week, pressured by an unexpected climb in U.S. crude inventories as a reported resurgence of cases in China renewed worries about a slowdown in energy demand. March West Texas Intermediate crude fell 86 cents, or 1.6%, to settle at $52.27 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.

U.S. oil futures fall, prompting a turn lower in prices for the week

The Energy Information Administration reported Friday that U.S. crude inventories rose by 4.4 million barrels for the week ended Jan. 15. The data, which were delayed by two days because of Monday's Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday and Wednesday's U.S. presidential inauguration, compared with the average decline of 2.5 million barrels forecast by analysts polled by S&P Global Platts.

Oil futures extend losses after EIA reports a surprise weekly increase in U.S. crude supplies

We'll take a look at oil's rally and some lurking issues that may yet derail the recovery in prices.

Oil Rally Hides Larger Problems

Oil futures on Friday trade sharply lower amid talk of expanded lockdown measures in Europe and reports of a resurgence of COVID-19 infections in China and Southeast Asia, a development that could dent oil demand in the near term, experts said.

Futures Movers: Oil futures sink over 2% as coronavirus cases flare up in Asia, Europe

Oil prices fell in early trade on Friday, retreating further from 11-month highs hit last week, on worries new pandemic restrictions in China will curb fuel demand in the world's biggest oil importer.

Oil drops as new COVID cases in China trigger clampdowns

U.S. oil futures finished lower on Thursday as traders awaited weekly data from the Energy Information Administration, which was delayed to Friday due to the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday early this week and Wednesday's U.S. presidential inauguration. On average, the EIA is expected to report a decline of 2.5 million barrels in U.S. crude supplies for the week ended Jan. 15.

U.S. oil futures finish lower ahead of Friday's EIA data on crude supplies

Oil futures trade lower Thursday, losing ground after data from an industry group shows an unexpected rise in U.S. crude inventories.

Futures Movers: Oil prices under pressure after industry data shows rise in U.S. crude inventories

Oil prices fell on Thursday after data showed U.S. crude stocks unexpectedly rose last week, reigniting worries about pandemic restrictions cutting into fuel demand.

Oil slips on surprise rise in U.S. crude stocks

The American Petroleum Institute reported late Wednesday that U.S. crude supplies rose by 2.6 million barrels for the week ended Jan. 15, according to sources. The data, which was released a day later than usual because of Monday's Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, also reportedly showed gasoline stockpiles up by 1.1 million barrels, while distillate inventories rose by 816,000 barrels.

API reports an unexpected weekly rise in U.S. crude supplies, sources say

Oil futures finish higher on Wednesday, with prospects for further economic stimulus under President Joe Biden boosting the outlook for energy demand. "The oil market seems unfazed with all the new virus variants and lockdown headlines" and instead focused on "Biden's agenda that should help defeat COVID a lot sooner and support large parts of the economy until crude demand recovers," said Edward Moya, senior market analyst at Oanda, in a market update.

Oil futures end higher as prospects for further economic stimulus boost the outlook for demand

Oil prices rose in early trade on Wednesday, adding to solid gains overnight, on expectations the incoming U.S. administration will go ahead with massive stimulus spending that would boost fuel demand and draw down crude stocks.

Oil extends gains on hopes of U.S. stimulus and crude stocks drawdown

Oil futures settled higher on Tuesday, with prices for the commodity lifted by weakness in the U.S. dollar. Expectations that further economic stimulus measures will lead to higher crude demand also supported prices.

Oil futures settle higher, buoyed by dollar weakness and expectations for further economic stimulus

Oil futures gain ground Tuesday, taking a cue from rallying equity markets and a weaker dollar as traders shake off a cut in the International Energy Agency's forecast for 2021 crude demand.

Futures Movers: Oil prices edge higher, buoyed by stimulus hopes, weaker dollar

Brent crude futures edged up on Tuesday as optimism that government stimulus will buoy global economic growth and oil demand trumped concerns that renewed COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns globally could cool fuel consumption.

Brent crude edges up as optimism over economy trumps demand concerns

Oil prices fell on Monday, extending losses that last week ended a rally driven by production cuts and strong Chinese demand, with the market's recovery outlook being called into question as coronavirus infections rise.

Oil drops 1% as rising coronavirus cases end supply-led rally

Oil futures trade lower Friday, putting crude on track for a mixed weekly performance, as investors weigh fresh COVID-19 outbreaks in China.

Futures Movers: Oil pulls back as China lockdowns temper ‘euphoria'

OPEC has left its 2021 forecast for crude demand growth unchanged, but Dan Yergin warns it's dependent on the success of the Covid-19 vaccines.

Oil optimism could be derailed by coronavirus risks, Dan Yergin says

Oil prices were mixed on Friday as strong import data from China, the world's biggest crude importer, that boosted sentiment earlier ran into concerns about Chinese cities in lockdown due to coronavirus outbreaks.

Oil mixed as Chinese lockdowns raise demand questions

Oil futures rose Thursday, with U.S. prices logging their highest settlement since February of last year. Risky assets, including crude prices, have benefitted, in part, from expectations that the looming stimulus package announcement from President-elect Joe Biden's administration is "just the beginning of fiscal support he will deliver," said Edward Moya, senior market analyst at Oanda.

Oil futures settle at their highest since February 2020

Oil demand will come back when the economy reopens. Oil supply has been limited by low prices and the unwillingness of banks to lend to the sector.

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