Oil prices varied on Friday, on worries about weak economic growth in China, the world's top oil importer as well as fears of potential supply in case of a potential European Union ban on Russian crude.
read more... 02/05/2022
The two main opponents to a ban on Russian oil imports, Germany and Hungary, have softened their opposition to the move. EURACTIV looks at the options on the table and the state of play.
read more... 28/04/2022
The European Union is preparing “smart sanctions” against Russian oil imports, The Times reported on Monday (25 April), citing the European Commission’s executive vice-president, Valdis Dombrovskis.
read more... 26/04/2022
The Dutch government plans to ban Russian energy imports by year end due to the latter’s war in Ukraine, it said on Friday.
read more... 25/04/2022
Oil prices rose on Thursday, due to weaker Russian output and Germany’s plans to eliminate oil imports from Russia. Consequently, Brent crude increased by 1.4% to $108.33 a barrel. U. S. WTI Crude rose by 1.5% to $103.79 a barrel.
read more... 22/04/2022