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European lockdowns weigh on global fuel recovery
As the second wave of the virus hit many Western countries, governments imposed new lockdowns, closing restaurants and bars and banning gatherings. But the measures were not as strict as during the first wave
read more... 11/11/2020
Daily (22.10.2020): Oil prices fell sharply on Wednesday due to increased gasoline stocks in the US and weak demand
Oil prices retreated on Wednesday weighed by an increase in gasoline stocks in the US and weak demand because of the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. Furthermore, Libyan oil return to the market also put pressure on prices. Brent crude traded 3.3% lower at $41.73 a barrel, while WTI oil dropped by 4% to close at $40.03 a barrel.
read more... 22/10/2020
Daily (30.09.2020): Oil prices dropped over 3% on Tuesday amid lingering demand concerns
Crude oil futures retreated on Tuesday, sending global benchmark crude prices to their lowest settlement in two weeks amid gloomy outlook for fuel demand as the world is grappling with a new wave of coronavirus infections. Hence, Brent crude for November delivery shed by $1.40, or 3.3%, to settle at $41.03 a barrel. At the same time, U.S. WTI crude fell by $1.31, or 3.2%, to end at $39.29 per barrel.
read more... 30/09/2020
Daily (24.08.2020): NBP spot tumbled by 7% on Friday as strong wind weighed on gas-for-power demand.
Oil prices declined on Friday amid concerns over the second wave of the Covid-19 that could dent fuel demand. However, better than expected data for US housing and manufacturing indicators limited the losses. As a result, Brent crude fell 1.2% to settle at $44.35 a barrel. Similarly, WTI futures lost 1.1% to end at $42.34 a barrel
read more... 24/08/2020
Daily (20.08.2020): Higher US LNG prices continue to boost UK forward gas prices
Crude oil prices lost momentum on Wednesday, as a drop in US crude inventories was outweighed by renewed worries over the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemics. Consequently, Brent crude decreased by 0.2% to $45.37 a barrel, while WTI futures edged 0.1% higher at $42.93 a barrel.
read more... 20/08/2020