NGN/USD 1,540.20 ↓ 0.4% BRENT CRUDE $82.14 ↑ 1.2% NGX INDEX 99,240.50 ↑ 0.1% INFLATION 33.95% ↑ 1.8% MPR 26.25% stable
NGN/USD 1,540.20 ↓ 0.4% BRENT CRUDE $82.14 ↑ 1.2% NGX INDEX 99,240.50 ↑ 0.1% INFLATION 33.95% ↑ 1.8% MPR 26.25% stable

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G7 approves release of 100m barrels of fuel reserves as oil market volatility deepens

A GROUP of seven nations (G7) has agreed to coordinate the release of 100 million barrels of diesel and other petroleum reserves through the International Energy Agency (IEA) in an effort to ease pressure on global energy markets. The decision was reached during a virtual meeting of G7 leaders on Friday as governments grapple with […]

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Sep 05, 2026 post

Hormuz crisis, high oil prices accelerate China’s shift away from crude

CHINA’S oil demand is falling sharply as high crude prices and prolonged disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz accelerate the country’s shift towards electric vehicles, alternative-fuel trucks and electrified industrial equipment. China’s oil consumption declined 9 percent year-on-year in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, according to an analysis by the Centre for Research on […]

Jul 27, 2026 post

Oil prices tumble over 6% as US, Iran suspend hostilities

GLOBAL oil prices dropped sharply by more than 6 percent in early Asian trading on Monday after the United States and Iran paused military attacks, easing fears of an immediate disruption to crude supplies following two weeks of escalating tensions that had pushed Brent crude above $100 per barrel. As of the time of reporting, […]