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UK saw the ‘fifth largest’ fall in electricity sector carbon emissions since the start of lockdown
Energy-related emissions in the UK fell by 8%, the fifth largest drop, among the ten largest European economies since the start of national lockdowns.
read more... 13/04/2021
Daily (26.03.2021): Oil prices dropped by about 4% on Thursday, on the pace for the third consecutive week of losses amid mounting lockdowns in Europe
Oil prices pulled back on Thursday and are on the track to reach the third straight week of losses as a new round of coronavirus restrictions in Europe revived worries about demand, counterbalancing the potential impact of a blocked Suez Canal. Hence, Brent crude shed by $2.46 or 3.8% to settle at $61.95 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude dropped by $2.62 or 4.3% to close at $58.26 per barrel.
read more... 26/03/2021
Daily (24.03.2021): Oil prices fell by about 6% on Tuesday, to their lowest since early February amid more lockdowns
Crude oil prices fell sharply on Tuesday, under pressure of a stronger dollar and concerns over the near-term outlook for crude oil demand in Europe as the bloc heads inexorably back into full lockdown. Hence, Brent crude shed by $3.83, or 5.9%, to settle at $60.79 a barrel, the lowest level since Feb. 8. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude dropped by $3.80, or 6.2%, to settle at $57.76 a barrel, the lowest close since Feb. 5.
read more... 24/03/2021
Daily (23.03.2021): British gas prices rose on Monday amid unplanned outages in Norway, bullish energy complex
Oil prices stabilized on Monday after a week of sharp declines, but ongoing jitters that the fresh lockdowns in Europe and the slow pace of vaccination rollout capped gains. Hence, Brent crude added 0.1% to settle at $64.62 a barrel. Meanwhile. U.S. WTI crude ended at $61.53 a barrel, posting a 0.2% gain day-on-day.
read more... 23/03/2021
Daily (16.03.2021): Oil prices softened on Monday data amid fears of slow recovery in demand
Oil prices pulled back from gains notched on strong Chinese data and ongoing supply restraint from OPEC+ group as the likelihood of a new round of lockdowns in Europe due to increasing coronavirus cases raised concerns over a possible setback in energy demand. Hence, Brent crude lost 0.5% to settle at $68.88 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude ended at $65.39 a barrel, declining by 0.5% day-on-day.
read more... 16/03/2021