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Daily (24.08.2020): NBP spot tumbled by 7% on Friday as strong wind weighed on gas-for-power demand.
Oil prices declined on Friday amid concerns over the second wave of the Covid-19 that could dent fuel demand. However, better than expected data for US housing and manufacturing indicators limited the losses. As a result, Brent crude fell 1.2% to settle at $44.35 a barrel. Similarly, WTI futures lost 1.1% to end at $42.34 a barrel
read more... 24/08/2020
Daily (21.08.2020): UK gas prices posted strong weekly gains due to higher LNG and U.S. gas prices
Crude oil futures lost ground on Thursday, pressured by downbeat comments from the U.S. Fed and OPEC+ on the demand outlook due to the coronavirus, while U.S. unemployment claims unexpectedly rose last week. Hence, Brent crude fell by 47 cents, or 1%, to settle at $44.90 a barrel. At the same time, U.S. WTI crude ended the session 11 cents, or 0.3%, lower at $42.82 a barrel.
read more... 21/08/2020
Daily (20.08.2020): Higher US LNG prices continue to boost UK forward gas prices
Crude oil prices lost momentum on Wednesday, as a drop in US crude inventories was outweighed by renewed worries over the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemics. Consequently, Brent crude decreased by 0.2% to $45.37 a barrel, while WTI futures edged 0.1% higher at $42.93 a barrel.
read more... 20/08/2020
Gazprom retains forecast for average gas price in EU at $133 in 2020
Forward gas prices at the Dutch TTF hub at the end of the year show a level of about $160 per 1,000 cubic meters, which is significantly higher than current spot prices
read more... 19/08/2020
Daily (18.08.2020): British September gas soared to multi-month highs on Monday amid stronger LNG prices worldwide
Strong OPEC+ compliance with their production cut deal in July and reports that China would boost U.S. crude imports as a first phase of the two nations’ trade deal lifted oil prices on Monday. Hence, Brent crude rose by 57 cents, or 1.3%, to settle at $45.37 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude edged 88 cents higher, or 2.1 %, to close at $42.41 a barrel.
read more... 18/08/2020