Crude oil prices eased on Thursday on the back of a stronger US dollar, but investors remained focused on the threat of a Russian attack on Ukraine and concerns over potential supply disruptions. As such, Brent crude fell by merely 0.7% to settle at $89.34 a barrel. At the same time, the American WTI crude price lost 0.9% at $86.61 a barrel.
read more... 28/01/2022
Crude oil prices continued to fall on Monday, due to an upwards correction on stock markets, as well as a stronger US dollar. Thus, Brent oil lost 1.8% at $86.27 a barrel and WTI crude dropped by 2.2% to $83.31 a barrel.
read more... 25/01/2022
Crude oil prices extended losses on Friday, pressured by declining stock markets in New York. Nevertheless, tensions between the United States and Russia over the situation in Ukraine capped losses. Thus, Brent oil edged 0.6% lower at $87.89 a barrel and WTI crude slipped by 0.5% to $85.14 a barrel.
read more... 24/01/2022
Germany will freeze the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline in case of any “escalation” between Russia and Ukraine, the new German foreign minister said, citing an agreement between her country and the United States.
read more... 14/12/2021
US officials have told members of Congress they have an understanding with Germany about shutting down the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline if Russia invades Ukraine, a senior congressional aide told Reuters on Tuesday (7 December).
read more... 09/12/2021