Brent crude oil surged past $105 per barrel on Thursday for the first time since August 2014, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Despite expectations that the new omicron variant will be mild, the potential consequences on global oil demand for this year remain unknown

Brent oil futures climbed 2.33% to $70.84, while WTI futures rose 2.19% to $67.63

Brent crude settled down 6 cents, or 0.07%, at $82.25 a barrel, while U.S. WTI crude futures were down 11 cents, or 0.14%, at $78.39

Brent futures gained $1.09, or 1.3%, to $84.52 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude added $1.87, or 2.3%, to $83.80

Exxon Mobil Corp sees its investments in Brazil's offshore helping the company achieve a goal of lowering carbon emissions in its oil and gas production, country head Juan Lessmann said on Wednesday.

Oil prices stabilised on Tuesday after dropping nearly 7 per cent in the previous session amid a broader market retreat on concerns about a resurgence of COVID-19 infections, which came just as oil producers inked a new supply deal.

Shell announced on Wednesday its intention to raise shareholder payouts as the world economy continues on its path to recovery.

Britain, Ireland and Morocco-focussed energy company Europa Oil & Gas announced on Wednesday that its wholly-owned subsidiary operator of the West Firsby oilfield has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Causeway Geothermal, to assess the potential of the field as a geothermal test.....

Oil prices dropped for a second consecutive session as the US dollar soared on the prospect of interest rate hikes in the US, but they were on track to finish the week little changed and only slightly off multi-year highs.