Irina Slav

Irina Slav is a writer for Oilprice.com with over a decade of experience writing on the oil and gas industry. She has written numerous articles covering topics such as oil prices, geopolitical tensions, and energy developments in various regions around the world. Her work has been viewed by thousands of readers and she is known for her in-depth analysis and clear communication style.

Biography:  https://oilprice.com/contributors/Irina-Slav

81%

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Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

95%

Examples:

  • The articles provided show no instances of clear bias.

Conflicts of Interest

65%

Examples:

  • The article 'EIA Confirms Moderate Crude Build, Products Draw' mentions that traders and analysts had expected an inventory draw but the API reported an estimated oil inventory build for the week to February 23. This could be seen as a conflict of interest as it shows different sources reporting conflicting information.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • The article 'Oil May Be About To Go Down On Higher Costs' contradicts the Bloomberg article by suggesting that oil prices may go down, while the Bloomberg article predicts a stable market.

Deceptions

80%

Examples:

  • The article 'Oil May Be About To Go Down On Higher Costs' suggests a certainty about the future of oil prices that the article does not fully support.

Recent Articles

US Crude Oil Inventories Decline by 12.157 Million Barrels: EIA Report

US Crude Oil Inventories Decline by 12.157 Million Barrels: EIA Report

Broke On: Wednesday, 03 July 2024 US crude oil inventories decreased by 12.157 million barrels in the week ending June 28, according to the EIA, with gasoline and distillate stocks also declining. The inventory draw and geopolitical tensions contributed to a rise in crude oil prices to $83.21.
Unexpected Inventory Builds and Potential OPEC Production Increases Drive Crude Oil Prices Down

Unexpected Inventory Builds and Potential OPEC Production Increases Drive Crude Oil Prices Down

Broke On: Wednesday, 05 June 2024 Unexpected inventory builds and potential OPEC production increases led to a weekly decline in crude oil prices, despite optimistic outlooks from some analysts.
New Sanctions on the Horizon: EU and US Announce Intended Measures Against Iran Amidst Escalating Tensions with Israel

New Sanctions on the Horizon: EU and US Announce Intended Measures Against Iran Amidst Escalating Tensions with Israel

Broke On: Saturday, 13 April 2024 The EU and US announce new sanctions on Iran following attacks by Tehran on Israel's Netavim Air Base, targeting its oil industry and military capacity. Tensions between the two countries have escalated, leading to Israeli airstrikes against Gaza and potential disruptions to global oil prices.
US Crude Oil Stockpiles Rise for Fifth Week in a Row, Gasoline and Distillate Inventories Fall Due to Refinery Outages

US Crude Oil Stockpiles Rise for Fifth Week in a Row, Gasoline and Distillate Inventories Fall Due to Refinery Outages

Broke On: Wednesday, 28 February 2024 The US crude oil stockpiles rose for the fifth consecutive week, while gasoline and distillate inventories fell last week due to planned and unplanned outages at refineries. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that crude inventories increased by 4.2 million barrels in the week ending February 23, compared with analysts' expectations for a rise of only 2.7 million barrels in a Reuters poll.

Factors Influencing Recent Oil Price Volatility

Broke On: Friday, 27 October 2023 Decreased output from major oil-producing countries and increased global energy consumption are driving up oil prices. Rising production and transportation costs could potentially lead to a decrease in oil prices. Geopolitical risks, particularly in the Middle East, are contributing to oil price volatility.