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Daily (02.01.2023): European power prices fell on Friday amid surging wind generation and muted demand
Oil prices were bullish on Friday to end a volatile 2022, as Russia's war in Ukraine shook global markets, boosted global inflation, and fueled recession fears despite most economies emerging from coronavirus lockdowns. Consequently, Brent crude increased by 4.4% to $85.91 a barrel and WTI oil rose by 2.3% to $80.26 a barrel.
read more... 02/01/2023
Daily (30.12.2022): British gas prices increased on Thursday amid lower Norwegian exports
Crude oil prices continued to decline on Thursday, weighed by concerns that China’s demand will remain sluggish as the world’s biggest crude importer struggles with soaring Covid infections at a time of easing coronavirus restrictions. Hence, Brent crude fell by 1.2%, to settle at $82.26 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude settled at $78.40 per barrel, down by 0.7%.
read more... 30/12/2022
Daily (23.11.2022): Oil prices rose on Tuesday due to weak demand from China
Oil prices were bullish on Tuesday, amid weak demand from China – the world’s second biggest crude consumer, as coronavirus cases continue to rise. Consequently, Brent crude traded 1% higher at $88.36 a barrel, and WTI oil rose by 1.1% to $80.95 a barrel.
read more... 23/11/2022
Daily (15.11.2022): Cold weather forecasts lent support to gas prices on Monday
A stronger US dollar put downward pressure on crude oil prices on Monday. Moreover, an increase in coronavirus cases in China dashed hopes for a speedy reopening of the world's largest crude importer. As a result, Brent crude dropped by 3%, to end at $93.14 per barrel, while WTI fell by 3.5% to $85.87 a barrel.
read more... 15/11/2022
Daily (22.06.2022): British gas prices saw a relentless rise on Tuesday amid reduced flows from Russia, outages in the Norwegian production
Crude oil prices increased marginally on Tuesday amid continued supply concerns and unwillingness among OPEC nations to increase output noticeably. However, the gains were limited by coronavirus measures in China and fears of a new global recession. Hence, Brent crude rose by 0.5%, to settle at $114.65 a barrel. US WTI crude added 0.7% to $109.52 a barrel.
read more... 22/06/2022