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Daily: European coal prices soar on nuclear and gas production outage
Brent crude slipped on Monday despite many geopolitical risks including U.S. air strike in Iraq, while U.S. crude increased on expectations of a draw in U.S. inventories. Brent crude dropped 34 cents to settle at $104.68 a barrel, while WTI crude rose 43 cents to close at $98.08 a barrel.
read more... 12/08/2014
Daily: British prompt gas prices climb despite weak demand, supply glut
British natural gas prices for delivery next winter increased by 2 percent Thursday morning, spurred by fears that intensifying tension between Russia and Europe could trigger gas supply disruption later in the year.
read more... 08/08/2014
Daily: UK gas prices increase on concerns about conflict intensification in Ukraine
Crude oil prices declined on Wednesday on ample supplies in the United States which dragged the U.S. contract to the lowest settlement in six months, while Brent prices plunged near nine-month lows. U.S. crude for September delivery dropped 46 cents to close at $96.92 a barrel, its weakest close since February 3. Brent crude oil fell by 2 cents settle at $104.59 a barrel, its lowest close since November 7.
read more... 07/08/2014
Beijing to prohibit coal use in six districts
Chinese capital unveiled it will ban the coal use in its six main districts by the end of this decade, as Beijing is increasing efforts to fight air pollution.
read more... 05/08/2014
Daily: European coal prices remain unchanged on weak demand forecasts
Crude oil prices on both sides of the Atlantic increased on Monday, as investors turned their attention to concerns about continuing violence in Libya and other global hotspots, leaving behind worries about supplies glut. Brent crude rose 57 cents to close at $105.41 a barrel, rebounding from a session low of $104.52. U.S. crude boosted 41 cents to settle at $98.29 a barrel, after hitting a session low of $97.43.
read more... 05/08/2014