Oil prices

Egypt to resume quarterly fuel pricing mechanism from Q1 FY2026/27

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 - 09:34 GMT

The committee, which typically meets every three months to review fuel prices based on technical criteria and market indicators, will therefore convene between July and September to determine whether petroleum product prices should be raised, reduced or kept unchanged.

Egypt stresses national production will not halt amid regional escalation

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 - 01:47 GMT

Speaking at a meeting with ministers and heads of industrial and commercial chambers, Madbouly stressed that the state’s proactive measures have strengthened the country’s ability to secure raw materials and meet all production needs, the Cabinet said in a statement.

Mojtaba Khamenei: Hormuz Strait must stay closed, US bases remain targets

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 - 04:01 GMT

Khamenei issued his first message since his appointment as supreme leader following the killing of his father, Ali Khamenei, on the first day of US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28.

Egypt Responds to Global Dynamics with Fuel Price Adjustments

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 - 01:17 GMT

The decision entails a one-Egyptian pound increment in both gasoline and diesel prices.

Egypt Responds to Global Energy Crisis: Rationalizes Fuel Prices Amid Economic Pressures

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 - 01:13 GMT

The decision comes amid rising global oil prices, compounded by conflicts such as the Gaza war and the Russo-Ukrainian war.

Egypt is lowering oil prices by 15%

Tue, 09 May 2023 - 03:07 GMT

Egypt is planning to lower the oil price by 15% at $80 per barrel in the 2023/2024 fiscal year’s budget,

Oil prices fall as global demand concerns grow

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 - 10:21 GMT

Oil fell on Monday as concerns about economic growth combined with signs of ample global supplies pressured prices

Oil prices fall as global demand concerns grow

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 - 10:21 GMT

Oil fell on Monday as concerns about economic growth combined with signs of ample global supplies pressured prices

Oil rises on Middle East Gulf tensions; Libya field resumes output

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 - 07:48 GMT

Oil prices rose on Monday on concerns that Iran’s seizure of a British tanker last week may lead to supply disruptions in the Middle East Gulf, although gains were capped as Libya resumed output at its largest oil field.

Oil prices hover close to 2019 highs on OPEC output cuts, U.S. sanctions

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 - 10:06 GMT

Oil prices were near 2019 highs on Tuesday, supported by supply cuts led by producer club OPEC.

Oil prices steady, OPEC cuts countered by slow progress in trade talks

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 - 10:24 GMT

Oil prices were steady on Monday as support from OPEC-led supply restraint was countered by an uptick in U.S. drilling and concerns about demand due to the slow progress in U.S.-Chinese trade talks.

Oil prices rise 1 percent amid supply cuts, but economic slowdown dims demand outlook

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 - 10:15 GMT

Oil prices rose by around 1 percent on Tuesday amid supply cuts led by producer club OPEC and Russia, although a darkening economic outlook may soon weigh on growth in fuel demand.

Brent crude edges up, but concern over demand limits gain

Mon, 24 Dec 2018 - 11:10 GMT

Oil prices edged up on Monday after evidence that a recent fall to 15-month lows may be affecting output in the United States

Oil prices firm ahead of G20 meeting, but rising supply curbs gains

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 - 09:16 GMT

Oil prices edged up on Thursday on optimism that trade talks at the upcoming G20 meeting could help the global economy and improve demand, but gains were curbed after U.S. crude inventories hit their highest in a year.

Oil prices slip as U.S. and Russian supplies grow

Mon, 11 Jun 2018 - 10:33 GMT

Oil prices slipped on Monday, pulled down by rising Russian production and the highest U.S. drilling activity in more than three years

Business news wrap-up

Tue, 12 Dec 2017 - 07:23 GMT

A wrap-up of the most prominent business news of the day.

Business News Wrap-up

Tue, 05 Dec 2017 - 08:39 GMT

A wrap-up of the most prominent business news of the day.

Egypt participates in OPEC meeting

Thu, 30 Nov 2017 - 10:18 GMT

OPEC started its meeting Thursday at the headquarters in the Austrian capital.

Business News wrap – up

Tue, 21 Nov 2017 - 06:18 GMT

A wrap-up of the most prominent business news of the day.

S&P, Dow higher as oil prices rise; Apple weighs on Nasdaq

Wed, 01 Nov 2017 - 04:33 GMT

The S&P and the Dow were higher on Wednesday, as oil prices rise, while Apple's 1 percent drop limited gains on the Nasdaq.

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