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Daily (28.07.2022): Crude oil prices surged on Wednesday due to reports of lower US stocks
Crude oil prices surged on Wednesday following reports of lower US stocks and a reduction in Russian gas exports to Europe, which counterbalanced worries about weakening demand and higher interest rates in US. As such, WTI crude rose by 2.4% to settle at $97.26 per barrel, Brent crude ended 2.1% up at $106.62 a barrel.
read more... 28/07/2022
Daily (22.07.2022): EUA prices fell for a fourth day in a row on Thursday due to the new EU energy saving plan
The ECB rate hike and larger gasoline stocks in the United States both contributed to Thursday's decline in oil prices. On the other hand, the return of Libyan oil supplies and the restart of Russian gas exports to Europe relieved supply constraints. Thus, Brent crude ended 2.9% lower at $103.86 a barrel. WTI crude fell by 3.5% to settle at $96.35 a barrel.
read more... 22/07/2022
(Daily 14.07.2022): Long-term gas prices rose on Wednesday after the announcement that Nord Stream 1 maintenance may last longer than expected
Oil prices increased slightly on Wednesday even after U.S. oil stocks increased and after U.S. inflation data strengthened the argument for yet another significant Federal Reserve interest rate increase. Thus, Brent crude ended rather flat at $99.57 a barrel, while WTI crude rose by 0.5% to $96.30 per barrel.
read more... 14/07/2022
(Daily 30.06.2022): German and French long-term power prices rose amid persistent worries over a winter supply shortage
Oil prices declined on Wednesday as fears about a shortage of crude oil supply were counterbalanced by an increase in gasoline and distillate stocks in the United States and concerns over slower global economic growth. Thus, Brent crude fell by 1.5% to settle at $116.26 a barrel. WTI crude decreased by 1.8% to $109.78 per barrel.
read more... 30/06/2022
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