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Daily (03.04.2023): British gas prices moved upwards on Friday amid chilly April start, extension of nuclear strikes in France
Crude oil prices increased modestly on Friday, hovering at about a two-week high, supported by supply disruptions in Iraq and a calmer outlook for the banking sector. Hence, Brent crude for May delivery, which expired upon settlement, gained 50 cents, or 0.6%, to settle at $79.77 a barrel. In meantime, US WTI crude increased by $1.30, or 1.8%, to end at $75.67 a barrel.
read more... 03/04/2023
Daily (28.03.2023): British gas prices moved upwards on Monday amid cold weather, ongoing strikes in France
Oil prices increased on Monday as a result of Iraq being forced to stop some crude exports from its semi-autonomous Kurdistan region and as a result of actions taken to prevent a potential banking crisis that could have negatively impacted oil demand. Brent crude futures soared by $3.13, or 4.17%, to settle at $78.12 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude gained $3.63, or 5.24%, to end at $72.89.
read more... 28/03/2023
Daily (27.03.2023): Oil prices declined by 1% on Friday amid renewed worries over the U.S. and European banking sectors
Crude oil prices retreated on Friday immediately after the United States ruled out restocking the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), while fears of banking contagion resurfaced. Hence, Brent crude decreased by 1.2% to settle at $74.99 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude settled 1% lower at $69.26 a barrel.
read more... 27/03/2023
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In U-turn, Germany backs swift adoption of EU power market reform
Ahead of an EU summit in Brussels, the German government signalled readiness to swiftly adopt the EU’s proposed electricity market reform, abandoning previous calls to delay decisions until after the 2024 European elections.
read more... 23/03/2023
Daily (22.03.2023): Spot electricity prices in Europe tumbled on Tuesday, driven by surging wind output and weak demand
Oil prices continued to gain ground on Tuesday, supported by a return of risk appetite amid easing concerns about turmoil in the banking sector. Thus, Brent crude rose by 2% to $75.32 a barrel.
read more... 22/03/2023