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Daily (06.04.2022): European front-year electricity prices increased over 1% on Tuesday amid fears of new sanctions on Russian energy
Oil prices decreased on Tuesday as reports about a new round of sanctions against Russia for its alleged war crimes in Ukraine were offset by the extended lockdown in Shanghai. Hence, Brent crude declined by 89 cents, or 0.8%, to settle at $106.64 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude fell by $1.32, or 1.3% to settle at $101.96 a barrel.
read more... 06/04/2022
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Increase in electricity prices inevitable
Faced with soaring electricity prices, the French government has introduced a tariff shield for the year 2022 to protect the most vulnerable households. However, this measure will not last forever, according to the spokesperson for French election candidate Valérie Pécresse.
read more... 31/03/2022
EU leaders to debate ‘contagion effect’ of gas prices on electricity
At the insistence of Spain and other southern countries, EU leaders will instruct officials to look into the contagion effect of gas prices on electricity markets, according to draft summit conclusions seen by EURACTIV.
read more... 28/03/2022
Daily (25.03.2022): European front-year electricity prices gained ground on Thursday amid bullish carbon prices
Crude oil prices retreated on Thursday in the absence of confirmation on banning Russian oil by the European Union. News that exports from Kazakhstan's Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) terminal may partially resume added further pressure. Hence, Brent crude decreased by 2.1%, to settle at $119.03 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude lost 2.3%, to settle at $112.34.
read more... 25/03/2022
EU bets on green gases and electricity to break away from Russian fossil fuels
Faced with high energy prices and the urgent need to break away from Russian fossil fuels, the European Commission is doubling down on the roll-out of renewables and energy efficiency measures.
read more... 23/03/2022