As Sanctions on Russian Oil Loom, India Prepares to End Its Buying Spree

Oil prices declined following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's agreement to pursue a peace plan, coinciding with the impending implementation of U.S. sanctions on two major Russian oil companies. This development reflects ongoing geopolitical tensions and market reactions to potential shifts in supply dynamics.

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Oil prices have declined as the U.S. intensifies efforts to negotiate a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. This push for peace has led to a reduction in the risk premium associated with oil prices, reflecting market uncertainty regarding future supply and demand dynamics. The geopolitical tensions continue to weigh heavily on the oil market, contributing to the negative sentiment.

U.S. natural gas futures settled lower in a choppy session as the market fluctuated based on daily shifts in the weather outlook. The retreat reflects ongoing volatility in energy markets influenced by changing weather conditions.

Oil futures experienced a decline after initially gaining ground, as the U.S. proposed a plan to revive peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. This development led to a reduction in the risk premium associated with oil prices, occurring just a day before new U.S. sanctions against Russia are set to take effect.

Russia has secured a 15-year extension for its joint venture in Venezuela's oilfields, reinforcing its presence in the region's energy sector. This agreement is part of ongoing efforts to enhance bilateral cooperation between the two nations, particularly in the oil industry, which is crucial for Venezuela's economy.

Russian oil giant Rosneft PJSC plans to pay the lowest interim dividends since the pandemic in 2020 due to declining crude prices, a stronger ruble, and impending US sanctions.