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Daily (17.11.2023): Oil prices plummeted by 5% on Thursday, weighed down by rising US inventories and fears over slowing global demand

Oil prices continued their losses on Thursday, shedding by about 5% during the session, weighed down by rising inventories in the U.S. and economic signals suggesting fears for global demand. As a result, Brent crude ended at $77.42 per barrel, while WTI crude closed at $72.90 per barrel.

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Energy price cap to increase by 5% in January

Energy consultancy Cornwall Insight has unveiled its final forecast for the January to March 2024 Default Tariff Cap, projecting a 5% rise to £1,931 for a typical dual fuel household.

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Daily (16.11.2023): European carbon prices hit a three-week high on Wednesday as data showed investment funds posted record net short positions

Oil prices declined on Wednesday as the prospect of supply outpacing demand continued to grow, with U.S. reserves rising to over 439 million barrels in the week ending November 10, significantly exceeding expectations. As a result, Brent crude ended 1.6% lower at $81.18 per barrel, while WTI crude dropped by 2% to end at $76.66 per barrel.

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Europe primed for industrial reboot after key power price deals

Mainland Europe's two largest economies have reached key power price deals this month that should set the stage for increased power consumption by industry from 2024 onwards.

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Britain to boost offshore wind auction power price guarantees by 66%

Britain will increase the guaranteed price offered for offshore wind projects in its next renewables auction by 66%, the government said on Thursday, as it seeks to spur more projects after its last auction failed to attract any offshore wind investment.

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