US industry report showed a significant build in stockpiles on Thursday, weighing on oil prices. In addition a slide in gasoline and distillate demand also put pressure on crude market. Thus, Brent crude ended 1.8% lower to settle at $40.06 a barrel. Meanwhile, the American WTI dropped nearly 2% to $37.30 a barrel.
read more... 11/09/2020
German lawmakers have voted a roadmap for the coal-free era in the country, which includes abandoning nuclear power by 2022
read more... 06/07/2020
Crude oil prices added slight ground on Wednesday, as the United States may vote on a $2 trillion stimulus package to support the economy due to the coronavirus pandemic. Brent crude traded 0.9% higher at $27.39 a barrel. In the same context, WTI futures rose by 2% to $24.49 a barrel.
read more... 26/03/2020
Crude oil prices continued to rise on Thursday after a surprise fall in the U.S. crude stockpiles last week. Hopes for deeper supply cuts from OPEC also supported prices. However, persistent crude demand worries reduced gains. Consequently, Brent crude traded 0.8% higher at 61.67 USD/bbl. At the same time, WTI futures edged up by 0.5% at 56.23 USD/bbl.
read more... 25/10/2019
Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) have voted in favour of the Scottish Government’s ambition for net zero emissions by 2045.
read more... 26/09/2019