Oil
The latest news, updates and opinions on Oil from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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Oil price stays steady as tensions in Middle East boils over
Oil prices surged after Israel's attack on Iran, but the global market for the commodity is forecast to remain well-supplied until 2030
By Alex Rankine Published
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'North Sea oil is ripe for a rebound'
Opinion Labour’s green-energy policy is unsustainable, says Dominic Frisby. That bodes well for British oil explorers
By Dominic Frisby Published
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BP's 'long, painful decline' – and why next year could be even tougher
Opinion Long-suffering shareholders in oil giant BP have been pushing for change. It won’t come soon enough, says Matthew Lynn
By Matthew Lynn Published
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What does a BP and Shell merger mean for the UK oil industry?
BP’s struggles have made it vulnerable to a takeover. Could it merge with Shell to create a British behemoth?
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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Oil sector off the boil: what happens now?
Oil giants BP and Shell are starting to struggle amid a glut of black gold. And growth in demand looks likely to slow
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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Why is the supply of oil rising?
The supply of oil is rising despite conflict in the Middle East. What's causing the increase?
By Alex Rankine Published
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What is the outlook for oil prices?
Oil prices will be set by the face-off between Saudi Arabia and US shale producers. Could tail risks change the possible outcome?
By Cris Sholto Heaton Published
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BP is moving away from its oil output target
Oil giant BP has retreated further from its target to cut oil output. Where does that leave the sector’s net-zero credentials?
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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Is the market missing the opportunity in energy?
By MoneyWeek Published