Governments globally raised a record $63 billion from the sale of carbon allowances in emission trading systems in 2022, as many countries increased ambitions to cut pollution despite record high energy prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a report said on Wednesday.
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Crude oil prices rebounded after plummeting to their lowest levels in 15 months the previous day. However, fears over further contagion from the banking crisis continued to dominate crude trading. Hence, Brent crude rose by 82 cents, or 1.1%, to settle at $73.79 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude gained 90 cents, or 1.4%, at $67.64 on the eve of the contract's expiry.
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Shipments of refined products from French refinery and depots were blocked on Monday by a 13th day of strike action, though some refineries operated with a reduced flow.
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The European Commission on Monday proposed extending for a year an emergency measure to curb gas demand that is set to expire in order to help the continent get through next winter.
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UK-based energy company Newcleo intends to raise £900m ($1.1bn) to develop a fleet of nuclear reactors, The Times has reported.
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