The European Union's executive body told its 27 member countries at a seminar on Monday that it was not possible to create a gas price cap that would not affect long-term contracts or supply security, two diplomatic sources told Reuters.
read more... 10/11/2022
After five straight days of gains, crude oil prices fell as weak economic data fueled concerns about a worldwide recession and reduced demand for fuel. Thus, Brent crude decreased by 1.8% to settle at $96.19 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude ended 1.6% lower at $91.13 a barrel.
read more... 11/10/2022
The Dutch government expects to spend about 23.5 billion euros ($23.3 billion) on a price cap on energy contracts to shield consumers from surging prices, it said on Tuesday.
read more... 05/10/2022
U.S. Federal Reserve's warnings about imminent economic hardship and Saudi Arabia's signals that OPEC will restrict output supported oil prices. As a result, Brent crude oil increased by 1.7% to reach $100.99 a barrel in a volatile trading on Friday, while WTI rose by 0.6% to reach $93.06 a barrel.
read more... 29/08/2022
Spanish utility Iberdrola is terminating power contracts with thousands of its French customers because of unprecedented power price rises, it said in a letter seen by Reuters.
read more... 22/08/2022