Crude oil prices fell for a fifth consecutive session on Thursday as traders ignored the closure of a significant Canada-to-U.S. crude pipeline, instead focusing on worries that the global economy would slow down and reduce the demand for fuel. Hence, Brent crude settled at $76.15 a barrel, decreasing by $1.02, or 1.3%. U.S. WTI crude settled at $71.46 a barrel, shedding by 55 cents, or 0.8%.
read more... 09/12/2022
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's government on Tuesday said it would ease restrictions on building onshore wind farms, heading off a revolt by his party's lawmakers who had demanded they should be permitted with local support.
read more... 08/12/2022
Oil prices were bullish on Thursday, as EU members failed to agree on a price cap level over the past few weeks, but the limit is scheduled to take effect from 5 December. Stronger demand from China following the ease of restrictions in two major Chinese cities also contributed to the rise. Consequently, Brent crude increased by 1.7% to $86.88 a barrel and WTI oil edged 0.8% higher at $81.22 a barrel.
read more... 02/12/2022
Crude oil prices increased on Wednesday amid expectations of rising demand and falling crude oil inventories in key consuming nations. Brent crude rose by 2.8% to settle at $85.43 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude traded 3% higher at $80.55 a barrel, following the largest decline in US crude inventories in three years.
read more... 01/12/2022
Oil prices were volatile on Tuesday, due to uncertainty about the level of a price cap on Russian oil. Consequently, Brent crude slipped 0.1% to $83.03 a barrel. However, WTI oil traded 1.2% higher at $78.20 a barrel amid rising demand and decreasing crude oil inventories in key consuming nations.
read more... 30/11/2022