Oil prices were stable on Thursday, as previous gains due to a larger-than-expected draw in inventories were counterbalanced by growing outputs in the U.S., Russia and Saudi Arabia. Moreover, escalating trade disputes between US and China weighed on demand. Brent crude price edged slightly lower at $74.73 a barrel, while WTI crude price was almost steady at $67.83 a barrel.
read more... 24/08/2018
Italian natural gas imports from Switzerland stepped up post maintenance on the back of stronger demand from power generators, according to S&P Global Platts Analytics data. LNG regasification edged higher too, while flows from Austria were capped by planned maintenance, the data show.
read more... 24/08/2018
Oil crude prices were mixed on Tuesday, on concerns regarding demand amid China - U.S. trade war, while U.S. inventories for refined products before the peak demand period are at their lowest level in four years. Brent crude added 0.6% to $72.63 a barrel. Meanwhile, WTI crude settled 0.9% lower at $65.84 a barrel.
read more... 22/08/2018
Oil crude prices continued their bullish trend on Monday, as investors were more worried about reduced supplies from Iran due to U.S. sanctions and less concerned that U.S-China trade tensions might lead to lower demand. Brent crude increased by 0.5% to $72.21 a barrel, after several declines. Meanwhile, WTI crude settled 0.8% higher at $66.43 a barrel.
read more... 21/08/2018
Oil crude prices rose on Friday, but posted weekly losses, on concerns that a trade war might lead to a cut in oil demand. Brent crude closed 0.6% higher at $71.83 a barrel, or a 1.4% decline for the week. Meanwhile, WTI crude gained 0.7% to end at $65.91 a barrel, decreasing by 2.5% week-on-week.
read more... 20/08/2018