Brent crude oil futures hit its weakest point since April on Thursday and U.S. crude declined below $49 a barrel for the first time since late March, on continued worries about robust supply and low demand which offset support from dollar’s depreciation. U.S. crude for September delivery shed 74 cents to close at $48.45 a barrel, the weakest settlement since March 31. Brent crude for September delivery dipped 86 cents to settle at $55.27, the lowest settlement since April 2.
read more... 24/07/2015
Crude oil prices declined and WTI closed below $50 a barrel on Wednesday after government figures indicated that crude oil stockpiles in the United States strengthened last week and as a stronger dollar and weaker global equities added to pressure. U.S. crude for September delivery tumbled $1.67, or 3.28 percent, to settle at $49.19 a barrel, first settlement below $50 since April. Brent crude for September delivery dropped 91 cents to close at $56.13.
read more... 23/07/2015
WTI crude oil futures declined over 1 percent on Wednesday after an unexpected increase in inventories, while gasoline jumped on bets for strong fuel demand during the peak summer driving season. Brent rose 20 cents, or 0.4 percent, to settle at $57.05. U.S. crude's front-month contract fell 68 cents, or 1.3 percent, to close at $51.65 a barrel. It had slipped on Tuesday to touch $50.58, its weakest level since April 8.
read more... 09/07/2015
Western Balkan countries have decided to establish a regional electricity market covering seven nations since they want to meet increasing demand, intensify security of supply and reduce prices.
read more... 07/07/2015
Solar could meet a record of 15% of the UK’s electricity demand on Friday, according to the Solar Trade Association (STA).
read more... 03/07/2015