Global liquefied natural gas (LNG) markets would be tightened by disruptions to Russian gas supplies via Ukraine since southern Europe should compete with Asia for LNG in order to satisfy demand, according to Wood Mackenzie consultancy on Monday.
read more... 25/03/2014
Brent crude oil boosted over $1 on Friday ahead of the Sunday’s vote organized by pro-Moscow authorities, raising concerns that Crimea will chose to join Russia. U.S. crude oil also increased, but not so significantly, with gains being slashed by a surge in supply and weaker demand in U.S. and China, the biggest and second-biggest oil consumers.
read more... 17/03/2014
European benchmark Brent prices posted a modest decline on Wednesday dragged down by geopolitical risk in Libya and signs that the European Union might impose more stringent sanctions on Russia.
read more... 13/03/2014
Crude oil prices jumped on Friday after the aggravation of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and main oil producer Russia which stoked supply fears. Global benchmark Brent crude oil rose 90 cents to settle at $109.00 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. crude boosted by $1.02 to close at $102.58, encouraged by U.S. job growth at a quicker pace than anticipated on optimistic signs for oil demand.
read more... 10/03/2014
Oil prices dropped by about $2 per barrel on Wednesday after the publication of U.S. government data indicating a weaker oil demand since weather in Europe and the United States is expected to warm and as refiners are likely to raise the amount of capacity they take offline this week. Brent oil for April delivery closed $1.54 lower to arrive at $107.76, settling below the 200-day moving average of $108.41 on Wednesday the first time one month. Meanwhile, U.S. crude for April delivery settled $1.88 lower to hit $101.45.
read more... 06/03/2014