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Daily (31.05.2022): Oil prices hit two-month high on Monday amid easing restrictions in China, EU meeting
Crude oil prices extended gains, hitting two-month highs on Monday amid loosening COVID-19 restrictions in China and expectations that the European Union will eventually reach an agreement to ban Russian oil imports. Hence, Brent crude rose by $2.24, or 1.9%, to settle at $121.67 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude futures added 1.7%, to $116.86 a barrel.
read more... 31/05/2022
Daily (27.05.2022): Oil prices hit a two-month high on Thursday amid signs of tight supplies ahead summer
Crude oil prices soared to hit their highest levels in two months on Thursday after official US data showed the nation’s crude inventories eased for the second consecutive week, suggesting further tightness in the global market. The European Union’s disagreement with Hungary's plan to ban crude oil imports from Russia because of its invasion of Ukraine added further bullish pressure. Hence, Brent crude for July delivery surged by 3.0%, to settle at $117.40 per barrel. Meanwhile, US WTI crude increased by 3.4%, to close at $114.09 per barrel.
read more... 27/05/2022
Daily (26.05.2022): Near-term gas prices continued to fall on Wednesday due to strong LNG supply and weaker gas-for-power demand
Oil prices increased slightly on Wednesday after official US data showed that oil stockpiles fell for the second week in a row, indicating that the global market is tightening. As a result, Brent crude rose 47 cents to $114.03 a barrel. WTI crude for July delivery in the United States rose 56 cents to $110.33 a barrel.
read more... 26/05/2022
Daily (25.05.2022): Near-term gas prices fell substantially on Tuesday due to continued gas flows to Europe
After strong gains on Monday, oil prices stabilised on Tuesday as fears about constrained supply outweighed worries about a possible recession and China's COVID-19 restrictions. Brent crude edged 14 cents higher at $113.56 a barrel. WTI crude fell by 52 cents to $109.77 a barrel.
read more... 25/05/2022
Daily (24.05.2022): European carbon prices extended losses to 5-week low on Monday amid weak auctions, uncertainty over reform
Oil prices settled marginally higher on Monday as fears of a future recession competed with the prospect of stronger fuel demand due to the forthcoming summer driving season in the United States and Shanghai's preparations to reopen after a two-month coronavirus quarantine. Hence, Brent crude rose by 87 cents, or 0.7%, to $113.42 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude steadied at $110.29 per barrel.
read more... 24/05/2022