Oil prices moved cautiously higher on Tuesday, recouping some of their losses in the previous session, as rising demand in Europe and the United States offset concerns over an increase in COVID cases in Asian countries. Hence, Brent crude rose by $1.59, or 2.3%, to settle at $70.63 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude settled $1.81, or 2.7%, higher at $68.29 per barrel. Both contracts dropped by around 2.5% on Monday, but analysts believe the pandemic turbulence will be short-lived.
read more... 11/08/2021
Crude oil prices slid to a three-week low on Monday as the new pandemic measures in Asia, especially China, the world-second largest oil consumer and largest crude importer, prompted fears of a demand slowdown. Hence, Brent crude fell by $1.66, or 2.4%, to settle at $69.04 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude shed by $1.80, or 2.6%, to settle at $66.48. Both benchmarks posted their lowest close since July 19.
read more... 10/08/2021
Oil prices strengthened slightly on Wednesday, following a drop in US crude reserves. Gains, however, were limited by continued worries over the Covid pandemic. Brent oil edged 0.4% higher to $74.74 a barrel and WTI crude increased by 1% to $72.39 a barrel.
read more... 29/07/2021
Electricity demand in the European Union has returned to pre-pandemic levels without a corresponding rise in emissions, according to a report published Wednesday by an energy think tank. An analysis of data from grid operators showed that electricity demand in the EU during the first half of 2021 almost matched the demand in the same six-month period two years earlier, the report by Ember said.
read more... 29/07/2021
Oil prices plummeted on Monday, weighed by declining demand for black gold amid the coronavirus pandemic and the backdrop of the agreement on crude production between OPEC+ members. Brent oil tumbled by 6.8% to $68.62 a barrel and WTI crude lost 7.5% at $66.42 a barrel.
read more... 20/07/2021