On Wednesday, oil prices sustained their upward trend, partially influenced by tensions in the Red Sea. However, the increase in US crude and gasoline inventories limited the gains. Consequently, Brent crude rose by around 0.6% to close at $79.70, and WTI crude ended at $74.22 per barrel, 0.4% higher day-on-day.
read more... 21/12/2023
Portugal's electricity market regulator ERSE has approved a 1.9% increase in regulated tariffs that affect about a million households and businesses and indirectly influence prices practiced by utilities, from January, it said on Tuesday.
read more... 18/10/2023
Oil prices declined on Wednesday, influenced by a robust dollar and declining in U.S. crude inventories, even though crude production reached its highest point in three years at 12.7 million barrels per day. Thus, Brent crude fell by 1.7% to close at $83.45 a barrel, while WTI crude traded 2% lower at $79.38 a barrel.
read more... 17/08/2023
Oil prices were bearish on Monday influenced by a stronger dollar and a possible rate increase by the U.S. Federal Reserve. Brent crude fell by 1.8% to $84.76 a barrel and WTI crude slumped by 2% to $80.83 a barrel, despite higher global oil demand.
read more... 18/04/2023
The price of crude oil decreased to a 7-month low on Wednesday, influenced by forecasts of weakening demand and flagging global growth. As such, Brent crude settled 5.2% lower at $88 a barrel. WTI crude fell by 5.7% to $81.94.
read more... 08/09/2022