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Daily (02.02.2023): British near-term gas prices gained ground for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, supported by cold weather.
Oil prices decreased on Wednesday reaching a 3-week low, amid data released from US officials indicating a larger-than-expected increase in the country’s commercial crude oil reserves, which hit a 20-month high. Consequently, Brent crude fell by almost 2% to $82.84 a barrel and WTI oil dipped by 3.1% to $76.41 a barrel.
read more... 02/02/2023
Daily (31.01.2023): Energy prices turned bullish again on Monday
Oil prices dropped on Monday as investors are anticipating the US Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate announcement as well as the conclusion of the OPEC+ meeting. Hence, Brent crude oil has weakened by 2% to settle at $84.90 a barrel. Similarly, U.S. WTI crude ended at $77.90 a barrel, or a 2% daily loss.
read more... 31/01/2023
Daily (23.12.2022): Oil prices lost 1% on Thursday as concerns about rate hikes outweighed tighter US stockpiles
Crude oil prices dropped by about $1 per barrel in choppy trading on Thursday as concerns about the impact of Federal Reserve interest rate hikes and China's rising COVID-19 cases outweighed the impact of lower U.S. crude stocks as a result of a winter storm in the United States. Hence, Brent crude settled at $80.98 a barrel, decreasing by $1.22, or 1.5% day-on-day. U.S. WTI crude future settled at $77.49, losing 80 cents, or 1%.
read more... 23/12/2022
Daily (21.12.2022): Carbon prices surpassed the 90 EUR/tonne threshold on Tuesday amid steady buying in thin trade
Crude oil prices increased modestly on Tuesday, spurred by a softer dollar and a U.S. plan to restock petroleum reserves. However, gains were capped by uncertainty over the impact of rising COVID-19 cases China. Brent crude added 0.2%, to settle at $79.99 per barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude rose by 1.4% to $76.23 per barrel.
read more... 21/12/2022
Daily (20.12.2022): European gas and power prices fell on Monday as cold weather eases
Crude oil prices increased on Monday amid renewed optimism of China easing Covid restrictions. The news that the U.S. will start to buy crude to fill their Strategic Petroleum Reserve has lent further support to oil markets. Hence, Brent crude gained about 1% to settle at $79.80 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude rose by 1.2% cents to end at $75.19 a barrel.
read more... 20/12/2022