Latest news

Daily (02.05.2022): NBP gas prices slumped on Friday due to reduced concerns over Russian gas supply

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

news

EU inches forward on Russian oil ban as Germany, Hungary soften opposition

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

news

Brussels prepares to hit Russia with ‘smart sanctions’ on oil imports

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

news

Dutch to ban Russian energy imports by year end

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

news

Daily (22.04.2022): Oil prices soared on Thursday due to Germany’s plans to cut oil imports from Russia by the end of 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

news