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Daily (18.08.2017): European carbon prices hit €6 on Thursday to reach a new 5.5-month high

Oil prices rose on Thursday as the EIA data showed commercial U.S. crude stocks have dropped by almost 13%, being at present lower than in 2016. Traders consider that the oil market is becoming more balanced and U.S. stocks might fall below the 5-year average in next 2 months. However, increasing U.S. output has been undermining efforts by the OPEC and non-OPEC producers to drain a global fuel glut. Brent edged up by 1.5% to $51.03 a barrel, while WTI price surged by 0.66% to end at $47.09 a barrel.

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Daily (16.08.2017): Most of the UK wholesale gas prices slipped by 1-2% on Tuesday due to oversupplied system

Oil prices decreased during the first half of Tuesday’s trading session as ample supply from OPEC and the U.S. combined with the signs of weaker demand in China encouraged investors to sell long positions bought in July during a period of rising prices. Meanwhile, a recent report of a dip in Libyan output and a surge in the U.S. dollar had supported Brent. Brent closed the session 7 cents higher at $50.80 a barrel, while WTI price fell by 0.08% to end at $47.55 a barrel.

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OPEC fails to reduce oil production, registers highest output of the year

OPEC oil output for July skyrocketed by 173,000 barrels a day to almost 32.9 million barrels, which once again proves that major oil producers can’t keep up with their plan to pump less oil.

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Daily (10.08.2017): European spot electricity prices rose sharply on Wednesday

Oil prices increased above $52 a barrel on Wednesday as U.S. crude inventories last week fell more than expected. This drop raised hopes that an OPEC-led effort to wipe out a 3-year, price-sapping supply glut is working. Brent surged by 1.07% to close at $52.70 a barrel, while WTI price rose by almost 0.8% to end at $49.56 a barrel.

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Daily (09.08.2017): Oil prices were bearish on Tuesday due to higher oil exports

Oil prices were bearish on Tuesday on increasing exports from United States, Libya and Nigeria. A recent recovery in Libya's oil output, and higher production in Nigeria, have complicated OPEC's efforts to curb supply. The U.S. EIA petroleum status report will be published on Wednesday, giving details on stockpiles and refinery runs that are expected to decline. Brent crude decreased by 0.44% to close at $52.14 a barrel, while WTI price fell by 0.45% to end at $49.17 a barrel.

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