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Daily (08.08.2017): UK prompt wholesale gas prices jumped by 4% on Monday due to Hornsea’s outage
Oil prices were slightly bearish on Monday, retreating from 9-week highs. According to traders, the market is looking for a statement, confirming that the OPEC will meet its agreed target, the possibility for price movement seems limited. Also, U.S. weekly oil production hit the highest value since August 2015 pushing down the prices. Brent crude dropped by 0.1% to close at $52.37 a barrel, while WTI price fell by almost 0.38% to close at $49.39 a barrel.
read more... 08/08/2017
Daily (04.08.2017): UK wholesale gas prices rose by 1.5% on Thursday on extended Kollsnes’ outage
Oil prices fell on Thursday, pushed down by high OPEC supplies. Yet traders consider, that the oil industry has adapted to “low prices era” and can produce and operate at price levels that previously would have been uneconomic. Brent crude tumbled by almost 0.7% to close at $52.01 a barrel, while WTI price decreased by 1.13% to close at $49.03 a barrel.
read more... 04/08/2017
Daily (02.08.2017): UK wholesale gas prices fell by 1.3% - 3% on Tuesday
Oil reversed to bearish on Tuesday, as OPEC production rose in July, according to Reuters survey, led by a further recovery in supply from Libya, one of the exempt producers. Nevertheless, U.S. inventory reports due on Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to show crude stocks fell, supporting the prices by the end of the week. Brent crude edged 1.65% lower at $51.78 a barrel, while WTI price decreased by 2% to close at $49.16 a barrel.
read more... 02/08/2017
Daily (01.08.2017): European spot electricity prices soared by 60-70% on Monday on high air conditioning demand
Oil was slightly bullish near two-month highs on Monday, putting July 2017 to become the strongest month so far this year. Tightening U.S. market after heavy inventory falls and slower new oil rig additions supported the prices. Sentiment in the oil market is very bullish as some OPEC and non-OPEC members will meet on Aug. 7-8 in Abu Dhabi to assess compliance with production cuts. Also, the U.S. is considering imposing sanctions on Venezuela's oil sector, pushing up the prices. Brent crude rose by 0.25% to $52.65 a barrel, while WTI price rose by almost 1% to close at $50.17 a barrel.
read more... 01/08/2017
Daily (28.07.2017): Brent prices soared to 2-month high on Thursday - $51.49 a barrel
Oil prices continued to rise on Thursday with support from a huge slide in U.S. crude inventories. Kuwait, UAE and Saudi Arabia, fellow members of the OPEC, have also promised export cuts. U.S. fuel exports are on track to hit another record in 2017, making foreign fuel markets increasingly important for the profit margins of U.S. refiners. Also, Europe's major energy firms are turning a corner after a 3-year slump, Royal Dutch Shell, France's Total and Norway's Statoil reported sharp rises in cash flow from second quarter operations. Brent crude jumped by 1% to $51.49 a barrel, while WTI price jumped by 0.8% to close at $48.75 a barrel.
read more... 28/07/2017