2016

Prices may jump more than 35 percent from current levels as they start to reflect the risk of a supply squeeze, according to Citigroup Inc. and trader Gunvor Group.

U.S. Rig Count is down 336 rigs from last year's count of 842, with oil rigs down 228, gas rigs down 109, and miscellaneous rigs up 1. Canadian Rig Count is down 50 rigs from last year's count of 182, with oil rigs up 5, gas rigs down 56, and miscellaneous rigs up 1.

President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday called for Iran-Bolivia joint efforts for stabilization of oil market, fair prices and fair quota, especially efforts in the upcoming session of oil prices in Algeria.

Oil traders have closely watched the situation in Libya, where production now stands at about 300,000 barrels a day—a level that Libyan officials say they could quickly ramp up again if oil ports remained open and secure for an extended period.

President Chakrabarti welcomed Bulgaria’s recent actions to strengthen the stability of its financial sector and promote the liberalisation of the energy market. He reconfirmed the EBRD’s commitment to support these reforms with investment and technical advice.

“We see 2017-2020 as still having the potential for much higher prices. After 2020, there is a high risk that electric vehicle penetration will change the oil market forever.”

On the New York Mercantile Exchange, light, sweet crude futures traded at $43.65 a barrel at 0301 GMT, down 26 cents in the Globex electronic session. Brent crude on London's ICE Futures exchange fell 25 cents to $46.34 a barrel.

From January 1 to September 13, 2016, Gazprom supplied 8 billion cubic meters of gas to France, which was 27.3 per cent higher than in the same period of 2015.

Executive Directors welcomed the steps the authorities have taken to adjust to the decline in oil prices and weaker growth in trading partners. However, they noted that the difficult external environment could hamper macroeconomic outcomes in the near term. While Azerbaijan’s policy buffers remain substantial, the balance of payments, fiscal position, and banking system would likely remain under pressure as the economy continues to adjust. Accordingly, Directors stressed the need to press ahead with reforms to secure macroeconomic and financial stability and promote a diversified and private sector-led economy.

On the New York Mercantile Exchange, light, sweet crude futures for delivery in October traded at $43.72 a barrel at 0145 GMT, up $0.14 in the Globex electronic session. November Brent crude on London's ICE Futures exchange rose $0.27 to $46.12 a barrel.