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Daily (09.12.2022): Crude oil prices tumbled for a fifth straight session on Thursday amid economic concerns

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%.

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UK government to ease ban on onshore wind farms to head off revolt

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.

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Daily (02.12.2022): Oil prices gain ground on Thursday due to uncertainty on a price cap level

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.

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Daily (01.12.2022): Crude oil prices rose on Wednesday following the largest decline in US crude inventories in three years.

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.

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Daily (30.11.2022): European carbon prices rose on Tuesday due to strong auction demand

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.

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