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Daily (08.04.2022): European carbon prices soared by 3.6% on Thursday amid strong auction
Oil prices extended losses for the third day in a row on Thursday amid uncertainty that the eurozone will be able to effectively penalize Russian energy exports and after consuming nations announced a large release of oil from emergency reserves. The coronavirus outbreak in Shanghai that has forced a lockdown in China's second-largest city put further pressure on prices. Hence, Brent crude slipped by 49 cents, or 0.5%, to settle at $100.58 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude lost 20 cents, or 0.6%, to settle at $96.03 a barrel.
read more... 08/04/2022
Daily (07.04.2022): Oil prices plummeted to three-week low on Wednesday after IEA reserve release announcement
Crude oil prices slumped to their lowest levels since March 16 on Wednesday amid news that member states of the International Energy Agency (IEA) will release 120 million barrels from strategic reserves to put an end to the escalating prices. Hence, Brent crude dropped by $5.57, or 5.2%, at $101.07 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude fell by $5.73, or 5.6%, to settle at $96.23 a barrel.
read more... 07/04/2022
Daily (04.04.2022): British gas prices dropped sharply on Friday as Russian threat to cut flows failed to occur
Crude oil prices fell on Friday as members of the International Energy Agency (IEA) agreed to join in the largest-ever U.S. oil reserves release. Hence, Brent crude dropped by 3.3% to settle at $104.39 a barrel. US WTI crude decreased by 1% to close at $99.27 a barrel.
read more... 04/04/2022
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Daily (01.04.2022): Oil prices slumped on Thursday amid US pledge to release oil reserves
Crude oil prices dropped sharply on Thursday after President Joe Biden unveiled the largest ever release from the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve and called on oil companies to increase drilling to boost supply. This news outweighed OPEC+ saying it would continue with only a gradual increase in production. Hence, Brent crude ended the day at $107.91, falling by 4.9% day-on-day. U.S. crude for May delivery settled 7% lower at $100.28 per barrel.
read more... 01/04/2022
Daily (24.03.2022): Oil prices gained over 5% on Wednesday, on prospects of more sanctions against Russian oil and a drop in US commercial crude reserves
Crude oil prices increased sharply on Wednesday, amid anticipations of additional sanctions against Russia ahead of several key international summits. Moreover, US commercial crude stocks dropped by a larger-than-expected amount, lending additional support. Hence, Brent oil surged by 5.3% to $121.60 a barrel and WTI crude rose by 5.2% to $114.93 a barrel.
read more... 24/03/2022