European natural gas fluctuated as traders weighed the risk of a supply disruption from Russia against a forecast for milder weather and strong LNG shipments. ›

Oil prices slipped on Tuesday in a second day of thin trading in Asia, pulled in opposite directions by China’s COVID-19 lockdowns, which could weigh on fuel demand, and prospects for a supply hit from a possible European oil embargo on Russia. ›

Oil prices rose for a fourth day on Friday as Russian supply disruption fears trumped COVID-19 lockdowns in China, the world’s biggest crude importer, that are weighing on demand. ›

Natural gas prices in Europe fell for a second day as buyers looked for ways to keep paying for Russian gas and still avoid busting European Union sanctions. ›

Natural gas prices in Europe declined as buyers considered options to keep receiving supply from Russia without violating sanctions. ›

Oil prices dropped on Thursday on caution about dwindling fuel demand in China, the world’s biggest oil importer, due to the economic impact of COVID-19 restrictions. ›

European gas surged after Russia halted flows to Poland and Bulgaria, escalating regional tensions and delivering a warning to the continent that it’s serious about cutting supplies amid a standoff over fuel payments. ›

Oil prices extended gains on Wednesday amid simmering geopolitical tensions as Russia cut gas supplies to Bulgaria and Poland, while hopes of Chinese economic stimulus buoyed the demand outlook. ›

Oil prices bounced on Tuesday, steadying after a sharp fall of 4% in the previous session, as worries over China’s fuel demand were soothed by the central bank’s pledge to support an economy hit by renewed COVID-19 curbs. ›

Oil prices slumped to about two-week lows on Monday, extending losses from last week, as concerns grew that prolonged COVID-19 lockdowns in Shanghai and potential U.S. rate hikes would hurt global economic growth and demand for fuel. ›