On Wednesday, oil prices sustained their upward trend, partially influenced by tensions in the Red Sea. However, the increase in US crude and gasoline inventories limited the gains. Consequently, Brent crude rose by around 0.6% to close at $79.70, and WTI crude ended at $74.22 per barrel, 0.4% higher day-on-day.
read more... 21/12/2023
Oil prices rose on Tuesday, supported by the risk of attacks on ships in the Red Sea and supply disruptions. Consequently, Brent crude settled at $79.23, and WTI crude closed at $72.47 per barrel, both contracts trading around 2% higher day-on-day.
read more... 20/12/2023
The European Union is set to extend its emergency cap on gas prices for another 12 months to serve as a safeguard against possible energy price shocks, after energy ministers backed the plan on Tuesday.
read more... 20/12/2023
Oil prices rallied on Monday amid fears of disruptions to maritime oil transport due to attacks in the Red Sea. The market reacted to British oil giant BP's announcement that it would suspend all shipping in the Red Sea. Hence, Brent crude climbed by about 2% to settle at $77.95, and WTI crude ended at $72.47 per barrel, more than 1% higher day-on-day.
read more... 19/12/2023
Britain said on Monday (18 December) it would implement a new import carbon pricing mechanism by 2027, with goods imported from countries with a lower or no carbon price having to pay a levy as part of decarbonisation efforts.
read more... 19/12/2023