Despite some hopeful predictions for oil consumption, oil prices were trading down on Wednesday as worries about the American recession took control. Investors have become aware that a recession is on the horizon amid US indices suggesting a severe slowdown in consumer spending. As a result, Brent crude oil slipped by $0.94, or 1.09% to settle at $84.98 a barrel. US WTI crude declined by 0.9% to end at $79.48 a barrel.
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Germany is exploring a trilateral solidarity agreement with Italy and Switzerland to provide mutual support in the event of an extreme gas shortage, the economy ministry said on Tuesday.
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In response to soaring energy bills, the European Commission is preparing an overhaul of its electricity market with the objective of spreading the benefits of cheap renewables to all consumers.
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Bulgaria must build four new nuclear reactors to guarantee power generation capabilities once the two operational reactors at its sole nuclear power plant in Kozloduy are decommissioned, the caretaker government said.
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Oil prices rebounded to their highest level in two weeks on Tuesday on the prospect of increased demand in China as the world's top oil importer's economy gradually recovers despite rising infections. Thus, Brent crude oil rose by $1.46, or 1.7 percent, to $85.92 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude oil settled at $80.18 a barrel, gaining $1.11, or 1.4 % on a daily basis.
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