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Daily (08.04.2022): European carbon prices soared by 3.6% on Thursday amid strong auction
Oil prices extended losses for the third day in a row on Thursday amid uncertainty that the eurozone will be able to effectively penalize Russian energy exports and after consuming nations announced a large release of oil from emergency reserves. The coronavirus outbreak in Shanghai that has forced a lockdown in China's second-largest city put further pressure on prices. Hence, Brent crude slipped by 49 cents, or 0.5%, to settle at $100.58 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude lost 20 cents, or 0.6%, to settle at $96.03 a barrel.
read more... 08/04/2022
Daily (30.03.2022): British gas prices moved upwards on Tuesday amid fears of a Russian shutdown of gas supply to the EU
Oil prices retreated on Tuesday as talks between Russia and Ukraine to end their weeks-long conflict progressed, though Moscow negotiators said a promise to scale back some military operations did not constitute a ceasefire. New lockdowns in China put additional pressure on oil prices. Hence, Brent crude declined by 2%, to settle at $110.23 a barrel. US WTI crude decreased by 1.6%, to close at $104.24 a barrel.
read more... 30/03/2022
Daily (29.03.2022): Oil prices dropped by 7% on Monday amid lockdown in China
Crude oil prices dropped sharply on Monday after China, the second-largest oil consumer and largest importer began a Covid-19 lockdown in financial and manufacturing hub Shanghai, raising fears of demand destruction. Hence, Brent crude fell by $8.17, or 6.8%, to settle at $112.48 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude slumped by $7.94, or about 7%, to settle at $105.96 a barrel.
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Daily (16.03.2022): Oil prices fell below $100 a barrel on Tuesday amid China lockdown, hopes for a nuclear deal
Crude oil prices fell below $100 a barrel on Tuesday after China, the world’s largest oil importer, imposed new lockdowns to fight against an outbreak of the coronavirus, move which could jeopardize demand. Suggestions that Russia could allow the revival of the nuclear deal with Iran to go ahead put further downward pressure on prices. Hence, Brent crude shed by 6.5% to settle at $99.91 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude dropped by 6.4% to end at $96.44 a barrel.
read more... 16/03/2022
Daily (15.03.2022): British gas prices dropped sharply on Monday amid peace talks, healthy supply
Crude oil prices fell sharply on Monday to hit their lowest levels in two weeks amid ongoing negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, as well as pandemic-linked travel ban in China. Hence, Brent crude dropped by 5% to settle at $106.90 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude shed by 5.8% to close at $103.01 a barrel.
read more... 15/03/2022