A global glut of oil is forecast to last through 2016 despite the strongest demand growth in five years and faltering supply, both of which have failed to clear the surplus, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA) in its latest monthly report. This has seen jet fuel prices slide more than 47 per cent compared with a year ago, according to the latest statistics from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The global oversupply will average 1.4 million barrels a day in … [Read more...] about Oil production surplus highest in 17 years: IEA
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Korean sees crude prices at US$75/bbl in ’09
Korea Air Lines, the world's largest cargo airline, said it expects US crude oil prices to average US$75 a barrel in 2009, down from US$99.75 a barrel in 2008. As a result, the country's two carriers, Korean Air and its smaller rival Asiana Airlines said last week they would abolish fuel charges for Korea-outbound international passenger flights from 1 March to 30 April, but Korean Air said surcharges on cargo will remain at 30 won (US$0.22) per kilometre, the lowest level of fuel charges … [Read more...] about Korean sees crude prices at US$75/bbl in ’09
Korean sees crude prices at US$75/bbl in '09
Korea Air Lines, the world's largest cargo airline, said it expects US crude oil prices to average US$75 a barrel in 2009, down from US$99.75 a barrel in 2008. As a result, the country's two carriers, Korean Air and its smaller rival Asiana Airlines said last week they would abolish fuel charges for Korea-outbound international passenger flights from 1 March to 30 April, but Korean Air said surcharges on cargo will remain at 30 won (US$0.22) per kilometre, the lowest level of fuel charges … [Read more...] about Korean sees crude prices at US$75/bbl in '09