Oil prices retreated on Thursday, ending three sessions of increases, despite a larger than expected drop in crude stocks in the United States. The decline came amid speculation that OPEC+ may discuss an increase in production at their meeting early next month. Hence, Brent crude lost 41 cents, or 0.6%, to settle at $63.93 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude fell by 62 cents, or 1%, to settle at $60.52 a barrel.
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The projects were considered as part of its LNG strategy at a meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak last month
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European Union foreign ministers will promote a global phase out of fossil fuels and reaffirm commitments to finance climate adaptation measures at a meeting on Monday (25 January).
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The UK government must continue to support nuclear power generation if the country is to meet an expected doubling of electricity demand by 2050 while meeting its Net Zero ambitions, according to a new report from the Centre for Policy Studies (CPS). The think tank recommends the government explore innovative financing methods for the construction of new nuclear power plants.
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The OPEC+ meeting on Monday was expected to lend support to oil prices. The members, however, had delayed on taking a decision for one more day. As such, due to investor’s prudence, Brent crude ended 1.4% lower at $51.09 a barrel, while WTI oil fell 1.9% to $47.62 a barrel.
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