Syed Rashid Husain

Trump’s contradictory stance on oil

Trump’s contradictory stance on oil

Industry experts believe the US president’s push for the Opec+ alliance to lower oil costs conflicts with his plans for an energy-dominant America. Updated 27 Jan, 2025 10:32am
Return of the fossil fuels

Return of the fossil fuels

Countries in the Global North veer away from climate action towards fossil fuels as major political shifts take place. Updated 13 Jan, 2025 10:04am
Tariff wars on the horizon

Tariff wars on the horizon

As Donald Trump’s inauguration nears, countries prepare for potentially tumultuous trade relations amid "promised" US tariffs. Published 06 Jan, 2025 06:27am
Lower energy imports in the new year?

Lower energy imports in the new year?

Oil prices may see a drastic fall if Opec+ unwinds its existing output cuts, Chinese demand remains weak, and the Fed slows down rate cuts. Updated 25 Nov, 2024 09:45am
The age of electricity

The age of electricity

IEA’s World Energy Outlook maintains that global fossil fuel demand will peak by the end of the decade. Updated 21 Oct, 2024 10:00am
Crude oil — savings on the horizon?

Crude oil — savings on the horizon?

Pundits predict potential future price cuts to $60 per barrel as global oil demand slows even as supply from non-Opec producers. Updated 09 Sep, 2024 08:39am
Oil price returns to fundamentals

Oil price returns to fundamentals

Geopolitical jitters don’t last long as weak economic growth in major economies could stifle oil demand despite increased tension in the Middle East. Updated 05 Aug, 2024 08:11am
Aramco’s steady strategic play

Aramco’s steady strategic play

By establishing a presence in this emerging market, the oil giant seeks to capitalise on Pakistan’s growing energy demands. Updated 03 Jun, 2024 12:06pm
Oil prices stabilise... for now

Oil prices stabilise... for now

In the end, it turned out to be nothing “but a big show, and so the markets deflated as quickly as they spiked”, says economist. Published 22 Apr, 2024 07:18am