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Daily (16.12.2022): British gas prices soared by about 3% on Thursday amid colder weather, increased storage withdrawals
Crude oil prices retreated on Thursday as traders fretted about the fuel demand outlook amid a stronger dollar and additional interest rate increases by international central banks. Hence, Brent crude fell by $1.49, or 1.8%, to settle at $81.21 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped by $1.17, or 1.5%, to settle at $76.11 a barrel.
read more... 16/12/2022
Daily (15.12.2022): European carbon prices extended losses on Wednesday amid expiring contracts
Crude oil prices rebounded on Wednesday following forecasts from OPEC and the International Energy Agency (IEA) of a rebound in demand over the next year, and as US interest rate hikes are expected to ease further alongside slowing inflation. Brent crude increased by $2.02, or 2.4%, to $82.70 per barrel, while U.S. WTI crude rose by $1.94 to $77.28 a barrel.
read more... 15/12/2022
Daily (09.12.2022): Crude oil prices tumbled for a fifth straight session on Thursday amid economic concerns
Crude oil prices fell for a fifth consecutive session on Thursday as traders ignored the closure of a significant Canada-to-U.S. crude pipeline, instead focusing on worries that the global economy would slow down and reduce the demand for fuel. Hence, Brent crude settled at $76.15 a barrel, decreasing by $1.02, or 1.3%. U.S. WTI crude settled at $71.46 a barrel, shedding by 55 cents, or 0.8%.
read more... 09/12/2022
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UK government to ease ban on onshore wind farms to head off revolt
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's government on Tuesday said it would ease restrictions on building onshore wind farms, heading off a revolt by his party's lawmakers who had demanded they should be permitted with local support.
read more... 08/12/2022
Daily (02.12.2022): Oil prices gain ground on Thursday due to uncertainty on a price cap level
Oil prices were bullish on Thursday, as EU members failed to agree on a price cap level over the past few weeks, but the limit is scheduled to take effect from 5 December. Stronger demand from China following the ease of restrictions in two major Chinese cities also contributed to the rise. Consequently, Brent crude increased by 1.7% to $86.88 a barrel and WTI oil edged 0.8% higher at $81.22 a barrel.
read more... 02/12/2022