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Daily (28.07.2023): Oil prices rose by over 1% on Thursday amid tight supply, falling US crude reserves and improving demand
Oil prices rose on Thursday, driven by continued tight supply, while demand remained resilient despite recession fears. Weekly figures released on Wednesday by the EIA showing a drop in commercial crude reserves and an increase in demand provided further support. Thus, WTI crude ended 1.7% higher at $80.09 a barrel, while Brent crude advanced by 1.6% to settle at $84.24 a barrel.
read more... 28/07/2023
Energy price cap to stay above pre-pandemic levels for extended period
The energy price cap in the UK is set to remain notably higher than pre-pandemic levels, according to recent estimates by consultancy Cornwall Insight.
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Global standards launched to grow $2 billion voluntary carbon market
A global initiative to grow the $2 billion market for carbon offsets outlined criteria for new voluntary standards on Thursday, and said it aims to issue labelled credits by the year-end to make the unregulated marketplace more transparent.
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Italy eyes 19 billion euros in energy investments as it reviews post-COVID plan
Italy said on Thursday it planned to use EU money to fund an investment programme worth around 19 billion euros ($21 billion) to strengthen power and gas grids and make its economy greener.
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Daily (27.07.2023): European carbon prices erased all the gains made during the week as bearish fundamentals prevailed
On Wednesday, oil prices slightly declined as they responded to a smaller-than-expected decrease in US oil reserves and the expectation of an upcoming rate hike by the Federal Reserve. Thus, WTI crude settled at $78.78, down by 1% day-on-day, while Brent crude fell by about 1% to reach $82.92 a barrel.
read more... 27/07/2023