Crude oil prices slumped to their lowest levels since March 24 on increased fears over demand due to poor Chinese economic. Meanwhile, the US Federal Reserve is likely to raise rates by 25 basis points, boosting concerns about economic instability in the United States. Hence, Brent crude plunged by 5% to settle at $75.32 a barrel. WTI crude plummeted by more than 5% to $71.66 a barrel.
read more... 03/05/2023
Crude oil prices gained ground on Friday after energy firms posted positive earnings and US data showed crude output was declining, while fuel demand was growing. Hence, Brent crude rose by 1.5% to settle at $79.54 a barrel. Meanwhile, US WTI crude increased by 2.7% to $76.78 a barrel.
read more... 02/05/2023
The energy crisis and pressure to reduce consumption following the invasion of Ukraine have driven further demand cuts as EU institutions join efforts to cut energy use and emissions.
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Germany's energy regulator said on Friday it has asked for less reserve power capacity to avoid supply shortfalls in the coming winter than it did last year, citing increased capacities reactivated when Russia stopped gas flows last year.
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Ukraine exported almost 90,000MWh of electricity last month.
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