Crude oil prices gained ground on Tuesday on the back of lower-than-expected US inflation figures, which raised hopes of a pause in the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike. In addition, speculation about further Chinese economic recovery lent support. Hence, Brent crude increased by 3.4% to settle at $74.29 a barrel. At the same time, WTI crude traded 3.4% higher at $69.42 a barrel.
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EU countries hope to pass a deal on new renewable energy targets on Wednesday and are considering options including an exemption for certain ammonia plants, in an attempt to win over countries sceptical of the final law, diplomatic sources said.
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The European Union could move to ban imports of Russia’s pipeline gas by the end of this year if it puts preliminary measures in place, Walter Boltz, energy advisor to the Austrian government, has told Independent Commodity Intelligence Services (ICIS).
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Scottish and Southern Energy Networks (SSEN) Transmission will invest 10 billion pounds ($12.5 billion) in networks in Scotland which will enable the connection of up to 11 gigawatts of offshore wind projects, it said on Tuesday.
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On Monday, crude oil prices declined as a result of weak economic data from China and the possibility of interest rate hikes. Furthermore, higher supply from Russia has contributed to the overall downward trend in oil prices. Hence, Brent crude dropped by 4% to settle at $71.84 a barrel. Meanwhile, WTI crude traded at $67.12 a barrel, declining by over 4% day-on-day.
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