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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.
read more... 10/01/2024
Daily (02.01.2024): Oil prices lost 10% on a yearly basis amid geopolitical worries
Oil prices ended 2023 with about 10% loss on the year, or the first annual decline since 2020, after a year of economic and geopolitical concerns and supply cuts caused significant changes in prices. Brent crude oil traded 1.7% lower at $77.04 a barrel, while the WTI settled 0.2% down at 71.65 a barrel.
read more... 02/01/2024
Daily (22.12.2023): Geopolitical situation driven by Red Sea shipping disruptions boosted forward gas and electricity prices on Thursday
On Thursday, oil prices experienced a decline, influenced by concerns that the demand for oil could be undermined in the coming year by the possibility of an economic recession. Additionally, the downward pressure on prices was exacerbated by Angola's announcement of its withdrawal from the OPEC. As a result, Brent crude closed at $79.39, and WTI crude settled at $73.89 per barrel, both contracts edging around 0.4% lower.
read more... 22/12/2023
EU, UK extend trade rules to avoid tariffs on electric vehicles
The European Union and Britain on Thursday agreed to give electric vehicle (EV) makers until the end of 2026 to comply with local content rules, delaying the imposition of tariffs on EVs traded with the UK.
read more... 22/12/2023
Price cap predicted to drop by 14% in April 2024
Forecasts for the April 2024 default tariff cap suggest a 14% decrease, projecting an annual cost of £1,660 for a typical dual fuel consumer
read more... 22/12/2023