Crude oil prices plunged nearly 5 percent on Tuesday, on investors’ concerns that Britain’s exit from the European Union would sink the economy, with energy demand incapable of absorbing the oversupply. Brent futures lost $2.14, or 4.3 percent, to settle at $47.96 a barrel, while U.S. crude declined $2.39, or 4.9 percent, to close at $46.60.
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Russia’s gas conglomerate Gazprom will increase its output this year by 8.1% to 452.45 billion cubic meters, said Vitaly Markelov, Deputy Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee.
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French power utility EDF on Monday reiterated its support for the development of delayed new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point in southern England, declaring that British referendum to quit the European Union will not affect its plans.
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Crude oil prices lost ground on Monday, after comments by Saudi Energy Minister Khaled Al-Faleh that the market was heading toward balance were mitigated by weakening demand in Asia, gasoline oversupply and expectations that crude output could rise. Brent crude futures eased 25 cents to settle at $50.10 per barrel. U.S. crude futures fell 23 cents to close at $48.76 per barrel. The trading for U.S. crude was thin as markets were closed on Monday for the U.S. Independence Day holiday.
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Siemens, the largest engineering firm in Europe decided to freeze new wind power investment in UK following the vote to leave the European Union until future trading arrangements are clarified.
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