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Daily (09.06.2023): Oil prices tumbled following a turbulent session on Thursday
Oil prices tumbled following a turbulent session on Thursday after reports, later denied by the White House, of an imminent agreement between the US and Iran on oil sanctions. Brent crude dropped by 1.3% to settle at $75.96 a barrel. Meanwhile, WTI crude declined by about 2% closing at $71.29 a barrel.
read more... 09/06/2023
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EU bans Russians from booking gas storage
The EU has banned Russian nationals and companies from booking capacity in the bloc's natural gas storage facilities in its latest sanctions to pressure Russia to end its war in Ukraine.
read more... 01/03/2023
Borrell: New EU sanctions against Russia before Feb 24
European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell stated on Monday that the 10th sanctions package against Russia is expected to be adopted by the EU before the end of the week, which also marks the anniversary of the onset of the Ukrainian conflict.
read more... 21/02/2023
Daily (12.01.2023): Oil prices soared by 3% to one-week high on Wednesday amid improved global economic outlook
Crude oil prices prolonged their gains, to hit a one-week high on Wednesday as optimism about the global economy and concerns about the impact of sanctions on Russian crude output outweighed a massive, unexpected build in US crude stocks. Brent crude soared by $2.57, or 3.2%, to settle at $82.67 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude increased by $2.29, or 3.1%, to settle at $77.41 a barrel.
read more... 12/01/2023
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Hungary opposes EU sanctions on Russian nuclear sector
Hungary, which is highly dependent on Russian energy, said Monday (26 September) it staunchly opposed European Union sanctions on the Russian nuclear industry, following EU talks on the issue at the weekend.
read more... 28/09/2022