Oil prices are set to continue their downward trend, potentially slipping as low as $50 per barrel Brent by the middle of 2026, driven by ample supply and a projected market surplus.

I asked how low crude oil can prices fall in a November 6, 2025, Barchart article, where I concluded with the following: NYMEX crude oil’s price remains above the $55 support level in early November 2025. However, a break below support could trigger a ...

Economic declines in China or Europe may lead to more oil supplies: analyst Oil prices look set to end the year lower as demand weakness, particularly from China, prevails - but 2025 may bring an even steeper loss, with the possibility of a drop below $50 ...

Oil markets are entering a new phase of uncertainty after the U.S. joined the war between Iran and Israel, with experts warning of triple-digit prices. Investors are closely watching for Tehran's reaction following the U.S.' strikes on its nuclear ...

US President Donald Trump has said Venezuela "will be turning over" up to 50 million barrels of oil - worth about $2.8bn (£2.1bn) - to the US, after a military operation to remove President Nicolás Maduro from power.

"This Oil will be sold at its Market Price, and that money will be controlled by me, as President of the United States of America," Trump said.

Uncertainty over Venezuela’s oil exports could tighten supply of seaborne crude in the near term, TD Securities said.