Natural gas prices in Europe fluctuated as buyers try to unravel mixed signals from Brussels about how they can keep paying for Russian supplies without running afoul of sanctions. ›

Oil prices edged up on Wednesday on expectations that easing COVID-19 restrictions in China will push up demand and as industry data showed drawdowns in U.S crude inventories. ›

European natural gas futures touched a four-week low, after the European Union said companies can keep importing Russian supplies without breaching sanctions. ›

Oil prices inched lower on Tuesday as Hungary resisted a European Union push for a ban on Russian oil imports, a move that would tighten global supply, with investors taking profits on a recent rally. ›

The European Union’s plan to offer energy firms a way to pay for Russian natural gas without breaching sanctions helped send prices lower for a second day as invoice deadlines loom. ›

Oil prices fell on Monday, paring early gains as investors took profit following a surge in the previous session, albeit in the shadow of supply fear as the European Union prepares an import ban on Russian crude and with limited increase in OPEC output. ›

Natural gas prices in Europe held steady after a rally caused by disruptions at a key transit route through Ukraine and retaliatory action by Moscow that curbed supplies to Germany. ›

Oil prices rose around 1.5% on Friday but were headed for their first weekly loss in three weeks as worries about inflation and China’s COVID lockdowns slowing global growth offset concerns about dwindling fuel supplies from Russia. ›

Oil prices dropped more than 1% on Thursday in a volatile week as economic concerns and recession fears dogged global financial markets, outweighing supply concerns and geopolitical tensions in Europe. ›

European natural gas prices jumped as disruptions to a key transit route through Ukraine and a move by Moscow to retaliate against sanctions ramped up the risk of supply cuts. ›