il prices slipped on Monday after China set a lower-than-expected target for economic growth this year at around 5%, and as investors cautiously awaited U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony this week. ›

Oil prices fell on Friday, but were poised for a weekly gain as renewed optimism on China’s demand recovery overrode recession worries brought by growing crude inventories in the U.S. and tightening monetary policy in Europe. ›

Oil slipped on Thursday on worries about rising U.S. crude inventories and concerns about more rate hikes in Europe potentially hitting growth, paring this week’s gains on signs of a strong economic rebound in China. ›

British and Dutch gas prices rose on Wednesday morning as cold weather forecasts raises demand for heating; however, further upside is seen limited due to healthy inventories and strong flows of liquefied natural gas (LNG). ›

Oil prices extended gains for a second session on Wednesday after a strong jump in manufacturing in China, the world’s top crude importer, boosted the outlook for global fuel demand. ›

Natural gas prices in Europe have already lost nearly 40% in the first two months of the year after Europeans saved the fuel like never before in history. ›

Oil prices rose in Asian trade on Tuesday, supported by hopes a solid economic rebound in China will drive up fuel demand, offsetting worries about further U.S. interest rate hikes dragging on consumption in the world’s biggest economy. ›

Oil prices fell in volatile trade on Monday, as a stronger dollar and fears of recession risks offset gains arising from Russia’s plans to deepen oil supply cuts. ›

British and Dutch gas prices edged higher on Friday morning on expectations of increased demand for heating as temperatures turn cooler. ›

Oil prices extended gains for a second session on Friday as the prospect of lower exports from Russia offset rising inventories in the United States. ›