Oil prices were steady on Friday as reports of sluggish economic growth in China, the world’s biggest crude importer, raised concerns about fuel demand which countered optimism from the signing of a Sino-U.S. trade deal this week.

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British wholesale gas prices rose on Thursday morning, supported by a drop in liquefied natural gas (LNG) send-out and expectations of a demand rise. ›

Oil prices rose on Thursday buoyed by the long-anticipated signing of an initial Sino-U.S. trade deal that sets the stage for a jump in Chinese purchases of American energy products, while U.S. crude inventories fell more than expected. ›

Prompt power prices in the European wholesale market jumped on Wednesday as ongoing strikes by French workers in a row over pension reforms curbed generation capacity in that country by 7.5%, while Germany saw a downturn in wind supply.

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British wholesale gas prices declined on Wednesday morning as strong wind output and slightly higher flows from Norway curbed demand.

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Oil prices slipped on Wednesday on concerns that the pending Phase 1 trade deal between the United States and China, the world’s biggest oil users, may not boost demand as the U.S. intends to keep tariffs on Chinese goods until a second phase.

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European spot delivery electricity prices rose on Tuesday as forecasts for tighter supply in the main markets outweighed weakening demand.

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Prompt British wholesale gas prices edged lower on Tuesday morning as strong winds ramped up output from the country’s wind farms and curbed gas demand for power generation.

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Oil prices steadied on Tuesday, after recent declines, as investors focused on the signing of a preliminary trade deal between the United States and China, the world’s top oil consumers, and on expectations of a drawdown in U.S. stockpiles.

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UK wholesale gas prices mostly rose on Monday morning, supported by undersupplied system and expectations of tighter balance next week.

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