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The Direxion Daily S&P Oil & Gas E&P Bull 2x Shares ETF has surged by 130% in the last three months after the increase in oil prices pushed E&P stocks. Continued strength in oil prices and a financial recovery from oil producers might continue pushing GUSH higher.

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U.S. oil futures settled lower on Friday, weighed down by ongoing concerns over energy demand, but prices ended the month with a more than 7% gain, with Saudi Arabia set to implement a unilateral production cut of 1 million barrels a day starting in February. March West Texas Intermediate crude fell 14 cents, or 0.3%, to settle at $52.20 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.

U.S. oil futures edge lower for the session, but end the month over 7% higher

Baker Hughes on Friday reported that the number of active U.S. rigs drilling for oil rose by six to 295 this week. That followed increases in each of the last nine weeks.

Baker Hughes data reveal a weekly increase in the number of active U.S. oil rigs

Oil futures edge higher, finding support as traders appear confident efforts to rein in supply will offset pressure on demand from the continued spread of COVID-19 and slower-than-expected vaccine rollouts.

Futures Movers: Oil prices edge higher as investors await supply cuts

Oil prices were mixed on Friday as a pending supply cut by Saudi Arabia and lower U.S. oil stocks helped counter risks of slowing fuel demand due to stalled vaccine rollouts and contagious new coronavirus strains.

Oil steady as supply cuts offset demand worries on stalled vaccine rollouts

Oil futures settled lower on Thursday, with prices shaking off support from data showing a sizable weekly decline in U.S. crude supplies as worries about a slowdown in demand prevailed. March West Texas Intermediate crude fell 51 cents, or 1%, to settle at $52.34 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.

Oil futures settle with a loss

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Following President Biden's executive order, the energy firms claim that they have sufficient permits to last for years. Even Devon Energy (DVN), a leading producer on federal land, assures to have nearly four years of drilling permits in reserve.

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Oil prices slid in early trade on Thursday on fresh worries about weakened fuel demand, after England clamped down on travel and China, the world's second-largest oil consumer, also sought to limit Lunar New Year trips to stem a surge in COVID-19 cases.

Oil slips on tightening COVID-19 curbs, especially in China

Oil futures finished higher, though off the session's best levels on Wednesday, after the Energy Information Administration reported a 9.9 million-barrel weekly decline in U.S. crude supplies. The supply update "paints a picture of higher demand," said David Madden, market analyst at CMC Markets UK.

Oil futures finish higher after EIA posts a hefty weekly drop in U.S. supplies

In prepared remarks to the S&P Global Platts Americas Petroleum and Energy Virtual Conference on Wednesday, OPEC Secretary General Mohammed Barkindo said OPEC+ will continue to assess the oil market on a month to month basis to ensure stability and stressed that fossil fuels will remain a significant part of the energy mix, even as renewable energy sources grow.

Commodities Corner: OPEC's Barkindo stresses importance of oil market stability and investment

The ability of shale oil producers to respond to higher prices should prevent another oil price spike in the next few years.

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Oil prices climbed on Wednesday after industry data showed U.S. crude stockpiles fell unexpectedly last week and China, the world's second-biggest oil user, reported its lowest daily rise in COVID-19 cases, bolstering hopes of a pick-up in demand.

Oil rises as U.S. oil stockpiles drop, new Chinese COVID-19 cases decline

U.S. oil futures ended lower on Tuesday as traders assessed risks to global crude supplies and demand, ahead of weekly data on domestic petroleum inventories. The American Petroleum will issue its supply data late Tuesday, followed by official data from the Energy Information Administration early Wednesday.

U.S. oil futures end lower ahead of weekly data on U.S. petroleum supplies

Oil prices eased on Tuesday, giving up some of the previous session's gains, as hopes for rapid approval of new U.S. economic stimulus faded while new coronavirus infections around the world mount up.

Oil prices edge lower amid doubts over U.S. stimulus, rising coronavirus cases

If you are considering investing in crude oil, understanding the factors which affect oil and gas prices will give you a more solid foundation for your investing activities.

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U.S. refiners are girding for a painful slate of fourth-quarter earnings, reflecting the pressure of rising crude prices, weak demand due to renewed COVID-19 travel restrictions, and higher costs of associated with blending of renewable fuels into their products.

U.S. oil refiners set for worst earnings quarter of the pandemic

Oil prices slipped for a second straight session on Monday as renewed COVID-19 lockdowns raised fresh concerns about global fuel demand.

Oil prices fall for second session as COVID-19 lockdown concerns cast pall over demand prospects

Top oil and gas companies sharply slowed their search for new fossil fuel resources last year, data shows, as lower energy prices due to the coronavirus crisis triggered spending cuts.

Big Oil hits brakes on search for new fossil fuels

U.S. oil futures ended with a loss on Friday to turn lower for the week, pressured by an unexpected climb in U.S. crude inventories as a reported resurgence of cases in China renewed worries about a slowdown in energy demand. March West Texas Intermediate crude fell 86 cents, or 1.6%, to settle at $52.27 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.

U.S. oil futures fall, prompting a turn lower in prices for the week

The Energy Information Administration reported Friday that U.S. crude inventories rose by 4.4 million barrels for the week ended Jan. 15. The data, which were delayed by two days because of Monday's Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday and Wednesday's U.S. presidential inauguration, compared with the average decline of 2.5 million barrels forecast by analysts polled by S&P Global Platts.

Oil futures extend losses after EIA reports a surprise weekly increase in U.S. crude supplies

We'll take a look at oil's rally and some lurking issues that may yet derail the recovery in prices.

Oil Rally Hides Larger Problems

Oil futures on Friday trade sharply lower amid talk of expanded lockdown measures in Europe and reports of a resurgence of COVID-19 infections in China and Southeast Asia, a development that could dent oil demand in the near term, experts said.

Futures Movers: Oil futures sink over 2% as coronavirus cases flare up in Asia, Europe

Oil prices fell in early trade on Friday, retreating further from 11-month highs hit last week, on worries new pandemic restrictions in China will curb fuel demand in the world's biggest oil importer.

Oil drops as new COVID cases in China trigger clampdowns

U.S. oil futures finished lower on Thursday as traders awaited weekly data from the Energy Information Administration, which was delayed to Friday due to the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday early this week and Wednesday's U.S. presidential inauguration. On average, the EIA is expected to report a decline of 2.5 million barrels in U.S. crude supplies for the week ended Jan. 15.

U.S. oil futures finish lower ahead of Friday's EIA data on crude supplies

Oil futures trade lower Thursday, losing ground after data from an industry group shows an unexpected rise in U.S. crude inventories.

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