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Daily (29.08.2023): German spot power surged dramatically by about 27% amid ongoing heatwave
Crude oil prices ended rather stable on Monday as markets faced another day of uncertainty over price direction. Despite China's economic stimulus measures, worries about possible additional U.S. interest rate hikes overshadowed the positive impact. Thus, Brent crude ended rather flat at $84.42 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude edged 0.3% higher at $80.10 a barrel.
read more... 29/08/2023
German electricity price fight intensifies ahead of government retreat
The German government coalition is split on whether or not to subsidise electricity prices for energy-intensive industries, such as chemical industries and steel, with Chancellor Scholz’s own Social Democrats party turning against his position.
read more... 29/08/2023
Daily (28.08.2023): Supply concerns and stronger dollar pushed oil prices higher on Friday, despite gloomy global economic outlook
Oil prices edged up on Friday as supply concerns and a stronger dollar outweighed the worsening global economic outlook. Thus, Brent crude rose by 1.3% to settle at $84.48 a barrel, while WTI crude gained about 1% at $79.83 a barrel.
read more... 28/08/2023
UK energy bills to fall after Ofgem lowers price cap by 7%
Millions of British households will have cheaper energy bills from October after British energy markets regulator Ofgem cut its price cap again to reflect a further fall in wholesale power and gas prices.
read more... 28/08/2023
Daily (25.08.2023): Gas and power prices are strongly bearish following positive news from Australia
Crude oil prices closed slightly higher on Thursday as gasoil stocks in Europe are declining. Hence, Brent crude and WTI crude edged 0.2% higher, at $83.36 a barrel and $79.05 a barrel, respectively.
read more... 25/08/2023