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Daily (10.01.2024): Crude oil prices rebounded by over 2% on Tuesday amid ongoing turmoil in the Middle East
Oil prices rebounded by 2% on Tuesday after a significant drop the previous day. The market's attention was focused on concerns over global crude supplies due to the shutdown of a major Libyan field and tensions in the Red Sea. Thus, Brent crude stood at $77.59, while WTI crude settled at $72.24 per barrel.
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EDF plans new investment and extensions for UK nuclear fleet
EDF Energy has announced it will invest a further GBP1.3 billion (USD1.7 billion) in the UK's five operating nuclear power plants over the next two years and plans to further extend the lives of the four operating Advanced Gas-cooled Reactor (AGR) plants.
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German gas storage levy against EU law
The German storage levy charges a fee on all gas exiting the German grid, set at €1.86/MWh for January-June, with the aim of recouping money spent to purchase strategic reserves in 2022.
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EC clears EUR-2.9bn French tax credit scheme for green industries
The European Commission (EC) on Monday approved, under state aid rules, a EUR-2.9-billion (USD 3.17bn) French tax credit scheme to support the production of solar panels, batteries, wind turbines and heat pumps, as well as associated key components and critical raw materials.
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Daily (09.01.2024): Gas prices fell sharply on Monday amid forecasts of milder weather
On Monday, oil prices tumbled. The drop was attributed to Saudi Arabia's decision to reduce its tariffs as part of a strategic move to reposition itself amid uncertainties and increasing competition in the market. As a result, Brent crude settled 3.3% lower at $76.12, while WTI crude declined by more than 4% to stand at $70.77 per barrel.
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