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Daily (24.10.2023): Oil prices decreased by over 2% on Monday, in response to reports of US diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions in the Middle East
Crude oil prices moved downwards yesterday, as the markets were optimistic that diplomatic efforts could defuse the conflict in the Middle East. Furthermore, persistent global issues, such as elevated debt levels and instability in the property sector, exerted additional pressure on prices. As a result, Brent crude declined by 2.5% to end at $89.83 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude traded 2.9% lower at $85.49 a barrel.
read more... 24/10/2023
EU to call for early fossil fuel phase out at COP28
The EU has said it will call for global unabated fossil fuels to be phased out “well before 2050” at the UN COP28 climate summit next month in Dubai.
read more... 17/10/2023
Daily (13.10.2023): UK gas prices surged on Thursday amid heightened geopolitical risk in the Middle East, colder weather forecast
Oil prices ended mixed on Thursday, with WTI crude weighed down by a surprise and massive rise in US crude inventories, which has raised fears about global oil demand. US Commercial crude inventories surged by 10.2 million barrels last week. As a result, WTI crude ended at $82.91 per barrel, down 0.7% day-on-day. On the other hand, Brent crude moved sideways at $86.00 per barrel.
read more... 13/10/2023
Global energy consumption to increase through 2050, outpace efficiency gains
Global energy consumption will likely increase through 2050 and outpace advances in energy efficiency, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Wednesday.
read more... 12/10/2023
Daily (11.10.2023): British gas prices saw a fierce uptrend on Tuesday amid supply concerns over Middle East tensions
Crude oil prices were slightly lower yesterday amid concerns over the state of the global economy, after recent data flagged a slowdown in economic growth. However, the oil market remained choppy amid Middle East turmoil, fueled by worries about a potential decrease in oil supply. As a result, Brent crude traded 0.6% lower at $87.65 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude edged 0.5% lower at $85.97 a barrel.
read more... 11/10/2023