The contrarian case for oilMoney ObserverThe investment case for oil has had its ups but mostly downs this year, with investors taking a stand-off approach so far in 2017, such that the MSCI ACWI Energy sector is down some 13 per cent. This decline has com …

MarketWatchOil prices slide as confusion over Libyan production reignsMarketWatchOil prices dropped on Wednesday, as investors assessed mixed messages about Libya's oil supply and waited for weekly data on U.S. oil production. On the New York Mercantil …

Energy VoiceEnQuest sinks after cutting oil production forecastFinancial TimesEnQuest was among the biggest fallers on the FTSE all-share index in early trading on Wednesday after it took an axe to its full year production guidance, fuelled by disappointin …

CNBCTwo October surprises could boost oil prices above $50CNBCOil prices will remain stuck around $50 a barrel unless the market gets an "October surprise," one analyst says. Venezuela's state oil giant is barreling toward a debt default as s …

BNNOil prices rise on indications of supply tighteningBNN"Traders of crude oil and gasoline will also have particular interest in the remnants of Tropical Storm Harvey expected to strengthen to Category 1 hurricane status as it crosses the Gulf of Mex …

CNBCOil prices are more likely to make a big move higher than lower in second half, analysts sayCNBCOil prices are more likely to rise than fall if they break out of a range, analysts said on Monday. The market is moving back toward balance after a long pe …

BBC NewsBank of England considers palm oil for the new £20 noteBBC NewsThe Bank of England is to consider using palm oil in the production of the new £20 note, following criticism of the use of animal fats in the plastic £5. The new £20 note is due to be i …

Financial TimesConocoPhillips sells oil sands assets for $13.3bnFinancial TimesShell said Alberta's oil sands had ceased to be a priority in its investment plans, which were focused on deep water developments and petrochemicals. Conoco similarly said i …

CNBCUS drillers buy protection against low oil prices, showing OPEC cuts are 'backfiring'CNBCU.S. drillers are insulating themselves against falling oil prices — a move that could prolong the global crude glut that the Organization of the Petroleum …

CNBCHere's one more way US drillers are making life harder for OPECCNBCU.S. drillers are insulating themselves against falling oil prices — a move that could prolong the global crude glut that the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries is tr …