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Energy ministers fail to agree on EU gas price cap, aim for deal on 19 December
EU energy ministers failed to reach agreement on Tuesday (13 December) on a new cap to limit excessive gas prices, further delaying other emergency measures to tackle the energy crisis, like speeding up the rollout of renewables and strengthening solidarity between EU countries.
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G7, Vietnam reach $15.5 bln climate deal to cut coal use
The Group of Seven (G7) industrialised nations has agreed with Vietnam to fund the Southeast Asian country's transition away from coal with $15.5 billion, two Western sources told Reuters on Wednesday.
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Daily (13.12.2022): European carbon prices jumped to a 3.5-month high as traders await trilogue outcomes and position for options expiry
Crude oil prices rebounded on Monday amid the uncertainty about the restart of the Keystone Pipeline in North America following a leak and as the market prepares for possible curbs in Russian oil production. Hence, Brent crude increased by 2.5% to $77.99 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude settled at $73.17 a barrel, rising by 3%.
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EU seals agreement on world’s first carbon tariff
EU negotiators reached an agreement early on Tuesday morning (13 December) that will pave the way for Europe to set up the world’s first levy on carbon-intensive goods entering its market.
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EU could face gas shortage next year
The European Union has enough gas for the winter but could face a shortage next year if Russia cuts supplies further, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Monday, urging governments to act faster to save energy and expand renewables.
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