commodities
Brent Crude Rallies as OPEC+ Reaffirms Production Cut Commitments
Oil prices advanced as OPEC+ member nations agreed to maintain output quotas, offsetting concerns over global demand growth.
Salala Times Markets Desk 7/29/2026
Oil prices advanced as OPEC+ member nations agreed to maintain output quotas, offsetting concerns over global demand growth.
US President Trump accuses big oil firms of price-gouging, naming Shell, ExxonMobil, BP, and Chevron.
The ongoing conflict in Iran is expected to propel UK inflation further beyond the Bank of England's 2% target, citing rising global commodity prices and supply chain disruptions.
Oil prices fell and shares rose after the US and Iran announced a deal, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.