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France under pressure to compromise in EU electricity market talks
As France and Germany negotiate a joint agreement to resolve differences over the EU’s proposed electricity market reform, Spain, which holds the EU’s rotating presidency, presented a new compromise proposal on Wednesday (11 October), which seems to put Paris’ back against the wall.
read more... 16/10/2023
Daily (12.10.2023): European spot electricity prices surged on Wednesday amid falling wind output and potential strikes by power workers in France
On Thursday, Oil prices fell following reports that Saudi Arabia had committed to maintaining market stability in the face of possible supply disruptions in the Middle East caused by conflicts in the region. As a result, Brent crude dropped by 2% to settle at $85.82 per barrel, while WTI crude ended at $83.49 per barrel, down 3% day-on-day.
read more... 12/10/2023
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France, Germany to aim for energy accord ‘by the end of the month’
Over the years, France and Germany have developed radically diverging electricity systems. While Paris puts large-scale nuclear power plants at the heart of its market, Germany is moving towards a smaller-scale decentralised power generation model relying on 100% % renewable energy.
read more... 12/10/2023
Daily (11.10.2023): British gas prices saw a fierce uptrend on Tuesday amid supply concerns over Middle East tensions
Crude oil prices were slightly lower yesterday amid concerns over the state of the global economy, after recent data flagged a slowdown in economic growth. However, the oil market remained choppy amid Middle East turmoil, fueled by worries about a potential decrease in oil supply. As a result, Brent crude traded 0.6% lower at $87.65 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude edged 0.5% lower at $85.97 a barrel.
read more... 11/10/2023
Daily (09.10.2023): British gas prices jumped on Friday amid concerns over potential strikes in Australia
Oil prices experienced a 0.6% daily increase on Friday on improved market sentiment, driven by a return of risk appetite among investors. However, gains were capped as concerns about global demand still linger in the background. As a result, Brent crude reached $84.58 per barrel, while WTI crude reached $82.79 per barrel.
read more... 09/10/2023