Robert L. Ohlson Robert L. Ohlson 
The oil market is volatile, with prices typically rising and falling based on supply and demand. Oil prices rose on Monday as concerns over supply increased. The market now views a drawn-out Ukraine crisis as a greater risk to global supplies, with some analysts warning that the unrest could cause a global oil shortage in upcoming years. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) said it had held an emergency meeting to discuss ways to boost output and reduce a glut of oil on world markets.
As reported by OPEC, there was still too much oil supply despite recent production cuts. Owing to these concerns, before the Easter weekend holidays, European Union might plan for a ban on Russian oil imports. Benchmark Brent crude futures were up $1.50, at $113.20 per barrel at 00:30 GMT, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures increased 98 cents, to $107.93 per barrel.
Russia-Ukraine conflict sparks concerns over oil disrupted
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has raised concerns about potential disruptions to oil supplies, as the two countries are both major producers of crude oil. According to analysts that the situation in Ukraine could lead to a disruption in supply, as Russia is one of the world’s largest producers of oil. If the unrest spreads to other countries, it could cause a significant oil supply shortage. This could lead to even higher oil prices down the road.
The rise in oil prices is also driven by increasing demand from China and other emerging markets. In addition, the US shale boom has been tapering off, reducing supply and pushing up prices.
On Monday, NATO declared that it sent military forces with additional boats and fighter planes to Eastern Europe because of Russian soldiers on the Ukraine line.
The International Energy Agency’s Warning on Russian Oil
The International Energy Agency had cautioned that approximately 3 million barrels per day (BPD) of Russian oil could be closed from May onwards because assents or purchasers intentionally evaded Russian cargoes. As per the information, Russian oil production has kept on sliding in April, declining by 7.5% in the first half of the month from March.
The Ukraine crisis is causing oil prices to rise, as the violence and instability in the country affect oil production. In response to the conflict, international organizations have imposed sanctions on Russia, which has caused a decline in Russian oil production. The supply shortage has led to increased prices for oil, gasoline, and other petroleum products.
The Ukraine crisis and increased oil prices are two of the many factors contributing to a volatile stock market. Russia has increased its output by 800,000 barrels per day in response to the conflict. The conflict has caused a sharp increase in oil price, which is now more than $100 per barrel. The competition has also increased demand for alternative fuels and has led to an increase in biodiesel and ethanol production, mainly produced from corn. Ukraine is heading toward a deep crisis as the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine. The sanctions and trade war between the US and China and the disruption of oil supplies have contributed to higher fuel prices. The higher fuel prices have a ripple effect on other markets, including the stock market.
