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Daily (11.06.2021): British gas prices continued to rise amid a short system and carbon optimism
Oil prices rallied on Thursday after OPEC released an upbeat monthly report, showing that the recovery in global economic growth and oil demand is expected to accelerate in the second half of the year. In this context, Brent crude edged 0.4% higher at $72.52 a barrel, while the American WTI crude closed 0.5% up at $70.29 a barrel, or their highest levels since 2019 and October 2018 respectively.
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Daily (10.06.2021): Carbon EUAs gained around 2.5% on Wednesday, lifted by strong auction results and bullish energy prices
Crude oil price growth was counterbalanced on Wednesday by a strong increase in US gasoline reserves and pessimistic views over demand. Consequently, Brent oil stagnated at $72.22 a barrel, while WTI crude edged 0.1% lower at $69.96 a barrel.
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Daily (09.06.2021): Crude oil prices hit multi-year highs on Tuesday amid barriers to the revival of Iran's nuclear deal
Oil prices continued the steady upturn to settle at multi-year highs on Tuesday after the U.S. asserted that the return of the Iranian crude supply would not happen soon even if the United States were to reach a nuclear deal with Iran. The visible global recovery following the coronavirus, with lockdown restrictions loosened in most countries, added to the upside. Hence, Brent crude increased by 15 to settle at $ 72.22 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude rose by 1.2% to $70.05 a barrel.
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Daily (08.06.2021): British gas prices gained ground on Monday amid muted wind, weak inventories and strong CO2 prices
Crude oil prices retreated on Monday as China’s crude imports slid by 15% year- on- year in May to a five-month low, heightening demand concerns. Hence, Brent crude eased by 0.6% to settle at $71.49 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude slipped by 0.6% as well, to end at $69.23 a barrel.
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Daily (07.06.2021): Brent crude approached $72 a barrel on Friday amid prospects of solid demand and OPEC+ supply discipline
Crude oil futures increased on Friday, with Brent crude approaching $72 a barrel for the first time since 2019 amid prospects of solid demand and after OPEC+ has decided not to change its production planning for July, and instead will limit itself to a continuation of the previously decided gradual increase. Hence, Brent crude rose by 0.8% to settle at $ 71.89 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude moved 1.2% higher at $69.62 a barrel.
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