Oil prices surged on Thursday, driven by indications of strong demand as US crude exports hit a historic high of 4.06 million bbl/day in 2023, reflecting a 13% rise from 2022. Persistent worries over tensions in the Middle East provided further support. As a result, Brent crude stood at $81.63 a barrel, while WTI crude settled at $76.22 a barrel, both contracts climbing by over 3% day-on-day.
read more... 09/02/2024
Oil prices extended gains on Wednesday, in a market that saw no improvement in the situation in the Middle East. Despite a sharp build in US crude oil inventories, Brent crude settled at $79.21 while WTI crude stood at $73.86 per barrel, with both contracts posting a 1% increase.
read more... 08/02/2024
The European Parliament and national governments have agreed to boost domestic production of green technologies, such as solar modules and wind turbines, expanding the list to include nuclear power but shying away from excluding Chinese manufacturers for most public subsidies
read more... 07/02/2024
The European Commission recommended on Tuesday that the EU slash net greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040, an ambitious target that will test political appetite for the region's fight against climate change ahead of EU elections.
read more... 07/02/2024
Oil prices rose on Monday as geopolitical risks outweighed economic concerns. Thus, Brent crude stood at $77.99, while WTI crude settled at $72.78 per barrel, with both contracts gaining about 1% day-on-day.
read more... 06/02/2024