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Elemental power is fuelling a new world order

Article Sipho Kings - 12 Apr 2019

Germany and China lead the way, and now South Africa is starting to see that renewable energy could be its ‘saviour’

Saudi tensions could increase SA fuel prices

Article Thulebona Mhlanga - 9 Nov 2017

A rapid price hike will result in South Africans paying more for food and transport.

Libya, Nigeria may scupper oil price plan

Africa Reuters - 6 Jan 2017

Should Libya hit the target of 900 000 barrels a day, it would replace about one-third of the supplies being cut by other Opec nations.

As Venezuela crumbles in financial disarray, so too does the pink tide of socialism

Article Staff Reporter - 27 Jun 2016

Many believed Chávez would lead the world from capitalism to socialism, but an over-reliance on oil has seen his leftist vision disintegrate.

Low oil prices: An opportunity to set democratic frameworks for governing oil resources

Article Staff Reporter - 16 May 2016

The more inclusive the consensus on how to manage oil resources in truly democratic ways, the better for investors’ profit in the long term.

Low oil prices put traders in clover

Article Staff Reporter - 14 Apr 2016

Savvy energy industry executives have made a mint out of the current climate of volatility.

Tanker prices hint at receding global oil glut

Article Grant Smith - 23 Mar 2016

Stockpiling barrels on ships would result in losses rather than bumper profits, indicating that the current surplus may not be as large as feared.

Cheap oil pushes Saudi reform

Article Ian Black - 28 Jan 2016

Saudi Arabia is realising that it has to look to a future that does not depend solely on fossil fuel.

Big bucks drive oil pipe sabotage in Niger Delta

Africa John Vida - 12 Nov 2015

Petroleum companies in the Niger Delta seek alternatives to the destructive and costly business.

US oil production beats drill chill

Article Staff Reporter - 22 Aug 2015

The number of active oil rigs in the US, although down from 1 609 in October, rose by six to 670 last week, the third straight weekly gain.

Global oil price down amid glut and slow demand

Article Staff Reporter - 6 Aug 2015

Oil is trading in a bear market as expanding supplies and signs of slower economic growth in China fuelled a rout in commodities from gold to copper.

Oil prices recover as Iran talks, Greek crisis drag on

Article Staff Reporter - 2 Jul 2015

Oil prices recovered after Iran nuclear talks extended until July 7, despite uncertainty over the Greek financial crisis, analysts said.

Oil futures slump as Opec keeps pumping

Article Angelina Rascouet - 11 Jun 2015

Oil's recovery from a six-year low has slowed amid speculation that global production will expand as prices rebound, prolonging a surplus.

Reserve Bank moves cautiously on interest rates

Article Staff Reporter - 22 Jan 2015

Inflation figures are good, but uncertainty over the oil price raises a question about interest rates.

Cheaper oil price will be a boon for poorer families

Article Staff Reporter - 12 Jan 2015

The petrol price has already dropped and, with a little time, the cost of food will be lower. But the oil price is likely to rise again, experts warn.

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Latest articles on Oil Prices

Elemental power is fuelling a new world order

Saudi tensions could increase SA fuel prices

Libya, Nigeria may scupper oil price plan

As Venezuela crumbles in financial disarray, so too does the pink tide of socialism

Low oil prices: An opportunity to set democratic frameworks for governing oil resources

Low oil prices put traders in clover

Tanker prices hint at receding global oil glut

Cheap oil pushes Saudi reform

Big bucks drive oil pipe sabotage in Niger Delta

US oil production beats drill chill

Global oil price down amid glut and slow demand

Oil prices recover as Iran talks, Greek crisis drag on

Oil futures slump as Opec keeps pumping

Reserve Bank moves cautiously on interest rates

Cheaper oil price will be a boon for poorer families

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