Latest news
‘Energy bills to stay high despite expected Ofgem price cap decrease’
The anticipated adjustments to Ofgem‘s price cap haven’t alleviated worries about persistently pricey energy bills, warns the End Fuel Poverty Coalition.
read more... 21/08/2023
Daily (18.08.2023): European carbon prices reached a three-week high amid speculative trading, reduced supply in August and positive technical indicators
On Thursday, oil prices experienced a recovery following three consecutive days of losses. The strength of the US economy and demand, along with tensions in the market, counteracted worries about the economic well-being of China. Thus, Brent crude increased by 0.8% to close at $84.12 a barrel, while WTI crude rose by 1.3% to settle at $80.39 a barrel.
read more... 18/08/2023
Daily (14.08.2023): Oil prices climbed on Friday amid IEA's forecasts of record global demand in 2023
Oil prices rose for the seventh week in a row on Friday, driven by recent projections from the International Energy Agency (IEA) regarding global oil demand growth in 2023. The IEA's monthly report indicates that demand is set to reach a historic high of 102.2 million barrels per day, making it the highest level ever recorded. Consequently, Brent crude increased by 0.5% to $86.81 a barrel, while WTI crude advanced by 0.4% to settle at $83.19 a barrel.
read more... 14/08/2023
Daily (11.08.2023): Gas prices retreated on Thursday amid hopes that a potential strike at an Australian LNG facility could be averted
Oil prices decreased due to a technical adjustment and concerns about the global economic outlook on Thursday. Recent data revealed that US core inflation increased to 3.2% in the previous month, a slight rise compared to June. The increase triggered speculation about the possibility of the Federal Reserve implementing another interest rate increase. As a result, Brent crude fell by 1.3% to $86.40 a barrel, while WTI crude declined by 1.9% to settle at $82.82 a barrel.
read more... 11/08/2023
Daily (10.08.2023): Gas prices rocketed on Wednesday following potential LNG supply disruptions
Oil prices rallied on Wednesday, with WTI hitting ten-month highs, benefiting from both a weaker dollar and a return of risk appetite, against a backdrop of tighter supply from OPEC+. As a result, Brent crude increased by 1.6% to $87.55 a barrel, while WTI crude rose by about 2% to settle at $84.40 a barrel.
read more... 10/08/2023